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

NameOrganisationRole
Prof Julie NightingaleSheffield Hallam UniversityProgramme Director, Chair
Dr Gareth Crockett Sheffield Hallam UniversityProject Manager
Prof Sally Fowler-DavisAnglia Ruskin University Regional Hub Lead (East of England)
Prof Kate GraftonUniversity of Lincoln Regional Hub Lead (Lincolnshire)
Dr Michaela Senek University of Sheffield Regional Hub Lead (South Yorkshire) 
Marion GoodchildLay Co-Investigator PPIE Advisor
Rachel Wakefield NHS EnglandERG Engagement Co-Lead 
Prof Mark Gussy University of Lincoln PPIE Engagement Lead
Prof Chris BojkeUniversity 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 NorthamptonshireWorkforce Advisor, EDI / NHS Trust Engagement 
Helen McAlinney Sheffield Teaching HospitalsWorkforce Advisor, AHP Faculty / Council 
Prof Jane McAdam University of SalfordWorkforce Advisor – AHP Professions (podiatry)
Martin RhodesSheffield Teaching HospitalsWorkforce 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 UniversitySecretary to the board

Oversight Committee

NameOrganisationRole
Prof Pip LoganUniversity of NottinghamChair
Prof Richard GryphonKings College LondonMember
Prof Gary TewUniversity of YorkMember
Philip PlantChair of the Society & College of Radiongraphers Patient Advisory GroupMember
Beverley HardenNHS EnglandNon-Independent Member
Prof Bev SnaithUniversity of BradfordMember