The House of Lords Appointments Commission has announced two new non-party-political appointments to the Upper Chamber, recognising leading figures in healthcare and social policy for their national contribution to public life.
Professor Dame Clare Gerada (pictured) and Polly Neate CBE have been recommended as crossbench peers, joining the House of Lords as independent members unaligned with any political party.
Professor Dame Clare Gerada has served as a practising NHS GP since 1983, with a career focused on mental health, addiction treatment, and primary care reform. She is Senior Partner at the Hurley Group, which has grown into a major network of GP and urgent care services across London, particularly in areas of deprivation.
Gerada is widely credited for her leadership roles across UK healthcare. She was Chair (2010–2013) and later President (2021–2023) of the Royal College of General Practitioners, guiding the organisation through a period of reform.
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