Join techUK’s Health and Social Care Council
Please note: the elections will now close on the 19th of November at 17:00
This is an excellent opportunity to shape techUK’s Health and Social Care Programme and work with stakeholders and the wider tech industry to transform the sector, and there are five seats coming up for election this year. You will provide leadership on critical policy issues related to health and social care transformation, and help promote engagement between stakeholders and the tech industry. Apply by 2 November to help us shape the future of the health and social care technology industry.
The role of the Council is to develop and lead the overall techUK Health & Social Care Programme, bring focus to our healthcare policy work, and determine the programme activities moving forward.
To apply, please read through the Terms of Reference and complete the nomination form, and return to [email protected] by 17:00 on 2 November. Please note, members must be able to commit to attending and actively participating in the Health and Social Care activities as set out in the ToR before a nomination form is accepted.
Terms of Reference
Nomination Form
Here is the timeline for the elections:
6 October: Nominations open for new Council members
2 November: Nominations close at 17:00
4 November: Elections open
19 November: Elections close at 17:00
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Health and Social Care team.
Alex Lawrence
Alex Lawrence
Alex joined techUK in July 2021 as Programme Manager for Health and Social Care. Since July 2023 Alex has led the Programme.
Alex formerly worked at Portland Communications, joining as part of their 2019 Graduate Scheme intake. In March 2020 she joined Portland’s Health team, supporting a range of clients in the life sciences industry across both public affairs and strategic communications.
Alex has a degree in History from the University of Cambridge, focussing on Early Modern Europe and material culture. Outside of work she enjoys reading, finding new places to eat, and running.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07963 501 791
- LinkedIn:
- linkedin.com/in/alex-lawrence-509a8b166
Robert Walker
Robert Walker
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:
- [email protected]
Viola Pastorino
Viola Pastorino
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.
Clara Hewitt
Clara Hewitt
Clara joined techUK in October 2023. She brings experience across a range of domestic and global health issues, with particular focus on digital health, HIV/AIDS and climate change and health.
Clara holds an MSc in Global Health and Development (University College London) and a BSc in Psychology (University of Birmingham).
