Guidelines Committee

Guidelines and Information Standing Committee

The Guidelines and Information Service Standing Committee plays a central role in upholding the scientific integrity and clinical relevance of BIHS guidance and resources.

This expert group is responsible for developing, reviewing, and updating evidence-based guidelines, position statements, and educational materials that support best practice in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of hypertension and related conditions.

Working in alignment with national and international standards, the committee ensures that BIHS outputs are rigorous, accessible, and responsive to emerging evidence and clinical need.

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 Jakob 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