What is the Council of Healthcare Professionals?
Asthma + Lung UK’s Council of Healthcare Professionals (CHP) is led by the Healthcare Professional Engagement team. This voluntary role’s primary purpose is to advise A+LUK on lung health issues including NHS treatment, best clinical practice, emerging technologies and therapies, and help shape A+LUK’s policy work. The CHP is distinct from any research panels that A+LUK currently host.
Role of the Council
- Provide intelligence and clinical perspective to inform priority setting and influencing work.
- Input into operational plans and advise on approaches to delivery.
- Provide feedback and clinical support across projects.
- Advise on responses to national consultation and reviews.
- Act as spokespeople for the charity within the media.
- Act as ambassadors for the charity within their region/profession/networks.