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techUK’s Health and Social Care Council provides strategic direction for all techUK activities related to the techUK Health and Social Care Programme.

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Elected group

This is an elected group compiled of techUK members. To find out more about the election process and timetable, please contact the group managers below.

 

As with techUK’s other Councils and Committees, the Council are elected by techUK’s membership. The current Council tenure runs from January 2025 to December 2026.

Health and Social Care Council members

Chair and Vice-Chairs 

Shane Tickell

Shane Tickell

Chief Executive Officer, Temple Black

Shane Tickell

Shane Tickell

Chief Executive Officer, Temple Black

Alex Eavis

Alex Eavis

Proxemis

Alex Eavis

Alex Eavis

Proxemis

Alex joined EMIS Health, one of the UK’s largest point-of-care system suppliers, through acquisition in 2019. She now heads up the product teams across digital, data and analytics divisions, and the product experience and design team. Alex is passionate about the potential of technology to help those that need it the most. Her distributed ledger software company, Dovetail Lab, was set up to make primary and secondary healthcare data uses more citizen centric, and give patients greater control over the medical record data. 

Before founding Dovetail, Alex co-founded an Internet-of-Things care technology business called Alcove; and a social enterprise called HowDoI?, spun out of an outstanding special educational needs school, using NFC technology to launch step-by-step life skills training.

Alex advocates for greater investment in user-centric design, and use of data-driven technologies to enhance the experience of receiving and providing care, reduce inequalities and improve patient, population and provider outcomes.

Charlotte Lewis

Charlotte Lewis

Principal Associate , Mills & Reeve

Charlotte Lewis

Charlotte Lewis

Principal Associate , Mills & Reeve

An award winning commercial and technology lawyer at leading law firm Mills & Reeve; recognised as a Leading Associate in the Legal 500 2024 for my work in the health sector. I advise health and care organisations on legal, commercial, and strategic issues relating to commissioning, contracting and collaborating.

Having worked on a range of health and social care projects from system and place-based integration and provider collaboration to electronic patient record procurements and digital health platform development, I work in partnership with clients to help them to navigate complex issues to deliver the desired outcome.

As a keen and passionate supporter of the health and social care sector, I’m driven to support the great work that is taking place across the country. I believe strongly that with the right approach, technology will be a key enabler in improving health and social care in the UK and globally.

Council Members

Alastair Allen

Alastair Allen

EY

Alastair Allen

Alastair Allen

EY

David Hancock

David Hancock

Director, New Found Consulting Services

David Hancock

David Hancock

Director, New Found Consulting Services

I have worked in Healthcare IT for nearly 20 years and now have my own company where I work with Health and Social Care organisations, and system suppliers on digital/product strategy, transformation and go to market strategy. I have a focus on interoperability. I have worked in both major IT suppliers and SMEs and understand the issues faced by both as they sell and try to innovate into the NHS and Social Care and the issues they face having to work with the NHS on regulatory requirements, standards and connection to national systems. I have sat on the council for the last 5 years, am also Vendor Co-Chair of INTEROPen and Chair of the techUK Interoperability Working Group where this year we reached the techUK Interoperability Charter. The relaunch was based on our experience of it being in place for the last 6 years, learning the lessons and improving it.

 

Dr Jaz Dhaliwal

Dr Jaz Dhaliwal

Digital Healthcare Partner, KPMG

Dr Jaz Dhaliwal

Dr Jaz Dhaliwal

Digital Healthcare Partner, KPMG

I am a Digital Healthcare Partner at KPMG. I am responsible for the growth of KPMG Digital Healthcare Business in the UK. My portfolio is centered on helping clients across the NHS at national, regional, and local level to transform care enabled by digital and data. 

I started my career as a NHS doctor in Acute Medicine and General Practice. I have practised in the UK and New Zealand.  After completing my MBA at Cambridge I decided to pivot my career into Healthcare Consulting. I started in professional services with Deloitte, and went on to work for IBM and Infosys. I have worked with a wide range of Healthcare clients in the UK, US and UAE. I have over 10 years’ experience in clinically enabled technology transformation programmes.

I am a passionate leader. I believe to truly transform the NHS, we need to adopt an ecosystem approach with partners that delivers end-to-end transformation with tangible benefits to the system. This reduces health inequalities and improves outcomes for society.

Dr Justin Whatling

Dr Justin Whatling

Chief Executive , Optum

Dr Justin Whatling

Dr Justin Whatling

Chief Executive , Optum

NHS medical doctor by background, Justin has 25 years of experience using technology and informatics to transform outcomes for patients.
He currently serves as Palantir’s Managing Director for Global Health & Life Sciences, and a non-executive director for the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. He is also a member of techUK’s Life Sciences Working Group.

Justin holds voluntary roles as a trustee of the Faculty of Clinical Informatics and a member of the BCS Academy of Computing’s board, representing BCS on the management committee of the BMJ Health & Care Informatics Journal. He is a fellow of BCS, founding fellow of FCI, and a lead practitioner in FEDIP. He was previously an independent member of the NHS National Information Board.

Justin previously led population health management at Cerner, was clinical director at BT Health, and held roles at Accenture and Bupa.

Dr. Afzal Chaudhry

Dr. Afzal Chaudhry

Epic Systems Corporation

Dr. Afzal Chaudhry

Dr. Afzal Chaudhry

Epic Systems Corporation

Fiona Dawson

Fiona Dawson

Director, Mayden

Fiona Dawson

Fiona Dawson

Director, Mayden

Fiona is Director at Mayden, the company behind iaptus, the market leading electronic health record (EHR) system which is used by over 100 NHS organisations organisations, covering over two-thirds of adult NHS Talking Therapy services. Fiona leads on the iaptus product development, features and partnerships. She holds a first class degree in Applied Computing and is in her final year of a part-time Masters in Healthcare Data at Cambridge University. As a BCS Fellow, Chartered IT Professional, CHCIO and FEDIP Leading Practitioner she is a leader in the health informatics profession and a product specialist. Shortlisted for Innovator of the Year in 2017, Fiona is a passionate advocate for what technology can do to support healthcare and holds a number of positions on national working groups that further key agendas, including interoperability.

 

Guy Player

Guy Player

Accenture

Guy Player

Guy Player

Accenture

Heather Cook

Heather Cook

Wellmind Health

Heather Cook

Heather Cook

Wellmind Health

Over the last 25 years Heather has been at the forefront many of the UK's major public sector change management programmes and transformed health and care service provision through digital innovation.  As a hands-on board member and advisor, she’s delivered paradigm shifts in the way that our patients access innovative health tech, and how our systems support innovation and disrupt the status quo.

As former managing director of Big Health (Sleepio and Daylight), the worlds leading digital therapeutics provider in mental health, she now provides strategic advice and supports the business to help millions back to good mental health. Today, she feels privileged to sit on NHSE’s commercial advisory board and was elected on the main Board of TechUK – representing both the SME voice and that of the health and med tech industry.

Helena Zaum

Helena Zaum

Chief Commercial Officer for Sentinel Partners & Chair, techUK's Social Care Working Group, Sentinel Partners

Helena Zaum

Helena Zaum

Chief Commercial Officer for Sentinel Partners & Chair, techUK's Social Care Working Group, Sentinel Partners

Helena has over 20 years experience working within the technology sector, aligned to public sector and health and social care.  Helena’s work has a specific focus on ensuring services are collaborating effectively to support better outcomes for people in their day to day lives – as they move through services provided by various different agencies.  Helena is currently the Chief Commercial Officer for Sentinel Partners (a data and AI specialist), prior to which she worked for Microsoft and Accenture.  Helena firmly believes that the future health and wellbeing of the NHS and the population of the UK as a whole depends on much better integration with social care services, local government and local communities. 

Indi Singh

Indi Singh

Digital Health Lead, PwC

Indi Singh

Indi Singh

Digital Health Lead, PwC

Jack Dix

Jack Dix

Kainos

Jack Dix

Jack Dix

Kainos

Jason Heyes

Jason Heyes

Microsoft

Jason Heyes

Jason Heyes

Microsoft

Jill DeBene

Jill DeBene

Sitekit

Jill DeBene

Jill DeBene

Sitekit

Justin Hassall

Justin Hassall

Transformation Director, Informed Solutions

Justin Hassall

Justin Hassall

Transformation Director, Informed Solutions

With over 25 years’ experience in the architecture and delivery of national and international digital and data platforms across the Healthcare system and wider public and private sectors, Justin specializes in leading successful ‘end to end’ delivery of challenging, complex assignments and cross-enterprise initiatives.

Justin has led on the design and delivery of an innovative NHS wide digital service for exchanging patient safety events. Led by NHS England, the service uses advanced data sciences including Machine Learning to drive learning and insight to improves patient safety across the NHS. This service was awarded a Silver medal at the prestigious Global 2023 World Innovation Technology Services Alliances (WITSA) Awards in Malaysia.

Justin also leads Informed’s work with the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA), providing strategic advice and specialist resources to increase the Agency’s digital capability as it transitions from a focus on pandemic response to an enduring and extensive health protection service.

Lauren Bevan

Lauren Bevan

Head of Health and Social Care, BJSS

Lauren Bevan

Lauren Bevan

Head of Health and Social Care, BJSS

My career in health and social care began over 20 years ago. Initially a hospital cleaner, I later became a clinician, and then progressed to Deputy Director of Finance and Performance. Since then I've spent 12 years in industry. The diversity of my experience is hugely beneficial. I'm motivated by finding ways to stretch the NHS and Social Care's sparse resources, striving to secure equality and equity for citizens to manage the health and well-being of themselves and their loved ones. I have a different perspective on how the NHS can benefit from technology, how data can improve its efficiency and how patient experience and outcomes can be enhanced. As a qualified data scientist with active BCS and FED-IP membership, I have a well-rounded view of the tech landscape. I currently lead the Healthcare team at BJSS with over 400 technologists dedicated to spearheading advancements in health and care technology.

Liz Ashall-Payne

Liz Ashall-Payne

Founding CEO, Orcha

Liz Ashall-Payne

Liz Ashall-Payne

Founding CEO, Orcha

Liz Ashall-Payne is an accomplished healthcare leader and the Founding CEO of ORCHA, a global leader in digital health accreditation and distribution services. With a background as a trained NHS Clinician, Liz has been at the forefront of healthcare transformation programs in the NHS, Europe, and North America, leveraging the potential of digital technology to enhance patient health outcomes and drive economic opportunities.

In 2015, Liz established ORCHA, a groundbreaking venture that garnered investments from influential figures like Sir Terry Leahy and Bill Currie. Under Liz's guidance, ORCHA has experienced remarkable growth, expanding its digital health assessment and distribution services to twelve countries worldwide. Within the UK, ORCHA serves organizations in 70% of NHS regions, positioning itself as a trusted partner in the digital health landscape.

Recognized for her exceptional contributions, Liz Ashall-Payne and ORCHA have received numerous accolades. Liz herself has been honored as a Tech Trailblazer by the BIMA 100, acknowledged as a Healthcare IT Leader in the HIMSS Future 50, and named Entrepreneur of the Year by prestigious institutions such as the British Chamber of Commerce, Norther Powerhouse, and EY. Additionally, she has been featured within the LDC top 50, further highlighting her influential role in the healthcare and technology sectors.

In addition to her accomplishments at ORCHA, Liz Ashall-Payne is an NHS England NIA alumni fellow, demonstrating her commitment to advancing innovation in healthcare. She actively contributes to the development of future healthcare leaders as a coach for the NHS England Clinical Entrepreneur program. Furthermore, Liz serves as the Vice Chair on the techUK Health and Social Care Council, where she helps shape policies and initiatives in the intersection of technology and healthcare.

Liz Ashall-Payne's visionary leadership, extensive expertise in healthcare transformation, and dedication to harnessing the potential of digital health make her a prominent figure in the industry, driving positive change and innovation for the benefit of patients and healthcare systems worldwide.


If you wish to contact a member of the Board, please do so via company.secretary@techUK.org.

Nigel Brokenshire

Nigel Brokenshire

Consulting Director- Digital Health and Life Sciences, ARCA Resourcing

Nigel Brokenshire

Nigel Brokenshire

Consulting Director- Digital Health and Life Sciences, ARCA Resourcing

Phillipa Winter

Phillipa Winter

CDW

Phillipa Winter

Phillipa Winter

CDW

Rachel Murphy

Rachel Murphy

The Grafter

Rachel Murphy

Rachel Murphy

The Grafter

Sally Rennison

Sally Rennison

Chief Commercial Officer, Patients Know Best Ltd

Sally Rennison

Sally Rennison

Chief Commercial Officer, Patients Know Best Ltd

Thomas Webb

Thomas Webb

Ethical Healthcare

Thomas Webb

Thomas Webb

Ethical Healthcare

Will Goddard

Will Goddard

Big Health

Will Goddard

Will Goddard

Big Health

Our team

Robert Walker

Robert Walker

Head of Health & Social Care, techUK

Viola Pastorino

Viola Pastorino

Junior Programme Manager, Health and Care Team, techUK

Rachel Kennedy

Rachel Kennedy

Programme Manager Health and Social Care, techUK

Tracy Modha

Tracy Modha

Programme Marketing Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK

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Robert Walker

Robert Walker

Head of Health & Social Care, techUK

Robert joined techUK in October 2022, where he is now Programme Manager for Health and Social Care.

Robert previously worked at the Pension Protection Fund, within the policy and public affairs team. Prior to this, he worked at the Scottish Parliament, advising politicians and industry stakeholders on a wide range of issues, including rural crime and health policies.

Robert has a degree in Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) from the University of Aberdeen, with a particular focus on strategic studies and energy security. Outside of work he enjoys activities such as running, rugby, boxing and cooking!

Email:
Robert.Walker@techUK.org
Viola Pastorino

Viola Pastorino

Junior Programme Manager, Health and Care Team, techUK

Viola Pastorino is a policy, governance, and strategic communication specialist.

She joined techUK as the Junior Programme Manager in the Health and Care Team in April 2024. 

She has obtained a Bachelor of Sciences in Governance, Economics, and Development from Leiden University, and a Master's programme in Strategic Communications at King's College London.  Her academic background, leading up to a dissertation on AI policy influence and hands-on campaign development, is complemented by practical experience in international PR and grassroots project management.

She is skilled in qualitative and quantitative analysis and comfortable communicating findings to varying stakeholders. Above all, she is deeply passionate about the intersection of technology and government, especially how technology and global discourse shape one another, the processes that lead to belief polarisation and radicalisation of communities, and crafting strategic narratives that steer public discourse.

Outside of work she loves reading, live music light operation, and diving.  

Rachel Kennedy

Rachel Kennedy

Programme Manager Health and Social Care, techUK

Rachel joined techUK in December 2024, as a Programme Manager in the Health and Social Care team.

Prior to this, Rachel worked at a specialist health and social care public affairs agency, working with a range of organisations and trade bodies across the medical technology, pharmaceutical, digital health and social care sectors. As well as this, Rachel was part of the Secretariat for a number of health and care related All-Party Parliamentary Groups.

Rachel has a Masters in Global Governance and Diplomacy from the University of Leeds, as well as a first-class honours in Politics BA from Newcastle University.

Tracy Modha

Tracy Modha

Programme Marketing Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK

Tracy supports the marketing of several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Central Government, Cyber Resilience, Defence, Education, Health and Social Care, Justice and Emergency Services, Local Public Services, Nations and Regions and National Security.

Tracy joined techUK in March 2022, having worked in the education sector for 19 years, covering administration, research project support, IT support and event/training support. My most outstanding achievement has been running three very successful international conferences and over 300 training courses booked all over the globe!

Tracy has a great interest in tech. Gaming and computing have been a big part of her life, and now electric cars are an exciting look at the future. She has warmed to Alexa, even though it can sometimes be sassy!

Email:
tracy.modha@techuk.org
Phone:
02073312000
Website:
www.techuk.org
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymodha83

 


Health and Social Care Programme activities

techUK is helping its members navigate the complex space of digital health in the UK to ensure our NHS and social care sector is prepared for the challenges of the future. We help validate new ideas and build impactful strategies, ultimately ensuring that members are market-ready. Visit the programme page here.

Remote healthcare and virtual wards: Transforming patient care

Join us for the inaugural session of techUK's Industry Technology Spotlight Series, where we showcase our members' innovative technologies and their transformative impact on the health and care industry. This panel discussion features healthcare innovation leaders as they explore the future of remote healthcare delivery and virtual ward solutions.

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Cyber Security Standards in the NHS Webinar

Join techUK on Tuesday 3 June, 14:00 to 16:00, for a discussion on Cyber Security Standards in the NHS with special guest Phil Huggins, Director of Cyber Policy and Chief Information Security Officer at the Department of Health and Social Care.

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Mills & Reeve briefing on the Procurement Act: Impact on the Health and Care Industry

In the session, procurement law specialist Shailee Howard and health tech lawyer Charlotte Lewis will provide an outline of the key changes resulting from the major overhaul to the UK's public procurement regime under the Procurement Act 2023.

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