The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has today announced the results of the inaugural elections for the three National Pharmacy Advisory Councils in England, Scotland and Wales that form a key part of the new governance structure of the future Royal College of Pharmacy.

Each Council, and its elected members, will be responsible for:

• Developing pharmacy policy and practice in their nation
• Supporting professional development activity in their nation
• Engaging with members and representing the College

The elected members of each National Pharmacy Advisory Council will be able to put themselves forward for additional roles in the royal college governance structure, by being elected to positions that sit on the Senate and the Board of Trustees. These positions will be announced in late March.

Commenting on the results of the elections, RPS Chief Executive Paul Bennett said:

“My sincere thanks go to all the candidates who put themselves forward this year and for the time and dedication they invested. Their enthusiasm, leadership and passion reflect their commitment to building an ambitious and confident royal college that benefits both professionals and patients. 

“I extend a warm welcome our newly elected Council members as we take this important step towards building an inclusive and influential royal college for pharmacy.

“I’d also like to thank everyone who voted. The contributions of new and continuing elected members will be crucial to the success and effectiveness of the new Royal College of Pharmacy, so that it can deliver on the high expectations and ambitions we all share.”

Voter participation in England has increased to 11.1% this year (10.1% in 2024), along with a turnout in Wales of 18.1% (19.1% in 2024). No election took place in Scotland as the number of candidates matched the number of vacancies.

The following candidates have been elected:

England National Pharmacy Advisory Council

The following candidates have been elected to the 8 substantive places on the England Council:

Bruce Warner                           Elected - 3 year term

Joseph Williams                        Elected - 3 year term

Mahendra G Patel OBE             Elected - 3 year term

Claire Nevinson                         Elected - 3 year term

Katherine Pearson                     Elected - 2 year term

Sarah Baig                                Elected - 2 year term

Mildred Johnson                        Elected - 2 year term

Aisling Considine                       Elected - 2 year term

Wales National Pharmacy Advisory Council

The following candidates have been elected to the 6 substantive places on the Welsh Council

Aled Roberts                             Elected - 3 year term

Gareth Hughes                          Elected - 3 year term

Liz Hallett                                  Elected - 3 year term

Sarah Brown                             Elected - 2 year term

Clare Clement                           Elected - 2 year term

Amy Jayham                             Elected - 2 year term

Scotland National Pharmacy Advisory Council

Five nominations were received for the five vacancies on the Scottish Pharmacy Advisory Council, therefore no election was required.

The following candidates have been elected unopposed and lots drawn to determine the allocation of the terms of office:

Jonathan Burton                        Elected - 3 year term

Kellie King                                Elected - 3 year term

Joshua Miller                             Elected - 3 year term

Paul Forsyth                             Elected - 2 year term

Jill Swan                                   Elected - 2 year term

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