Allied Health Professions Workforce Research Partnership
Supporting a sustainable and effective Allied Health Professions workforce in rural and coastal regions and in deprived urban areas
Governance teams
Our partnership is overseen by an independent Oversight Committee and a Partnership Board. Together, these groups bring a wealth of experience and insight to guide the AHP WRaP project. Members include leaders with deep expertise across research, healthcare, policy, and practice, ensuring that the project benefits from robust governance, informed decision-making, and strong accountability.
Partnership Board
Name
Organisation
Role
Prof Julie Nightingale
Sheffield Hallam University
Programme Director, Chair
Dr Gareth Crockett
Sheffield Hallam University
Project Manager
Prof Sally Fowler-Davis
Anglia Ruskin University
Regional Hub Lead (East of England)
Prof Kate Grafton
University of Lincoln
Regional Hub Lead (Lincolnshire)
Dr Michaela Senek
University of Sheffield
Regional Hub Lead (South Yorkshire)
Marion Goodchild
Lay Co-Investigator
PPIE Advisor
Rachel Wakefield
NHS England
ERG Engagement Co-Lead
Prof Mark Gussy
University of Lincoln
PPIE Engagement Lead
Prof Chris Bojke
University of Leeds
Methodology Lead Health Economics
Prof George Peat
Sheffield Hallam University
Methodology Lead Quantitative / Big Data
Prof Ruth Strudwick
University of Suffolk
Workforce Advisor, AHP Education, CAHPR Hubs
Prof Ganesh Baliah
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Workforce Advisor, EDI / NHS Trust Engagement
Helen McAlinney
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Workforce Advisor, AHP Faculty / Council
Prof Jane McAdam
University of Salford
Workforce Advisor – AHP Professions (podiatry)
Martin Rhodes
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals
Workforce Advisor – AHP Professions (orthoptist)
Dr Tim Hayes
Anglia Ruskin University
ECR Representative – East of England Hub
Dr Sophie Willis
University of Lincoln
ECR Representative – Lincolnshire Hub
Dr Robin Lewis
Sheffield Hallam University
ECR Representative – South Yorkshire
Amy McNally
Sheffield Hallam University
Secretary to the board
Oversight Committee
Name
Organisation
Role
Prof Pip Logan
University of Nottingham
Chair
Prof Richard Gryphon
Kings College London
Member
Prof Gary Tew
University of York
Member
Philip Plant
Chair of the Society & College of Radiongraphers Patient Advisory Group