Partner Organisations & the Board
The National Collaborating Centre For Women's and Children's Health is supported by a range of partner organisations who share a passion for producing clinically relevant and implementable guidelines. This reputation has provided a strong platform for implementation which has led to improvements in outcomes and choices for women and children.
Executive Board
The National Collaborating Centre for Women's and Children's Health is governed by an Executive Board who monitor the contract with NICE. The Executive Board formally reports into the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists who hold the NCC contract with NICE
Professional Advisory Board
The Professional Advisory Board support and advise on strategy, research and implementation of our guidelines.
Current Members
| The Medical School, Derby | Professor Robert Shaw (Chair) |
| The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health |
Professor Neena Modi Dr Jan Dudley |
| The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists |
Prof Tahir Mahmood Helen Gordon |
| The Royal College of Midwives | Ms Frances Day-Stirk |
| National Collaborating Centre for Women's and Children's Health | Wendy Riches |
| National Institue for Health and Clinical Excellence | Christine Carson - observer |
| Personal Social Services Research Unit, University of Kent (Health Economics) | Dr Jenni Beecham |
| Member, Action for Sick Children | tba |
| Member, National Childbirth Trust |
Gail Werkermeister (Deputy: Gail McConnell) |
| Royal College of Nursing (Children's and Young People's Health Care) |
Fiona Smith (Deputy: Christine English) |
| Royal College of General Practitioners | (Dr Lindsay Smith stepped down May 10 - replacement to be advised) |
| University of Leicester | Dr Monica Lakhanpaul |
| National Collaborating Centre for Women's and Children's Health |
Prof David James Dr Stephen Murphy Dr Hannah-Rose Douglas, Senior Health Economist Dr Moira Mugglestone Dr Roz Ullman
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To contact the Chair of the Board, please email: enquiries@ncc-wch.org.uk