Policy & Guidelines Committee

The BIHS Policy and Guidelines Committee exists to shape the Society’s influence in clinical practice and health policy, by developing authoritative, evidence-based guidance and engaging strategically with decision-makers and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing high-quality guidance for healthcare professionals
Reviewing evidence and contributing to national policy consultations
Ensuring regular updates to maintain clinical accuracy and relevance
To provide resources for health care professionals about hypertension
To develop a strategy and to manage and support the Information Service to ensure that it delivers on the above

Chair: Professor Ian Wilkinson

Members

Dr Adrian Brady

Professor Terry McCormack

Dr Luca Faconti

Professor Jacob George

Dr Andrew Jordan

Dr Spoorthy Kulkani

Ms Michaela Nuttall

Professor Neil Poulter

Professor Peter Sever (Mentor)

Dr Wayne Sunman

Dr Vikas Kapil

Dr Philip Lewis

To provide resources for health care professionals about hypertension
To provide guidelines and web-based timely updates in response to new trial evidence
To produce statements on the management of hypertension in special situations and topical issues
To develop a strategy and to manage and support the Information Service to ensure that it delivers on the above