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
- 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
- Amy McNally, Secretary to the Board, Sheffield Hallam University
Oversight Committee
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 Radiographers Patient Advisory Group, Member
Beverley Harden, NHS England, Non-Independent Member
Prof Bev Snaith, University of Bradford, Member
