ANN UK Education Committee
Supporting Professional Growth and Excellence in Kidney Care Nursing
The ANN UK Education Committee plays a central role in advancing the mission of ANN UK by leading, supporting, and strengthening education and training opportunities for nurses working across kidney care.
Through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to high-quality learning, the committee ensures nurses have access to the knowledge and development opportunities needed to deliver outstanding patient care.
The committee is chaired by Professor Helen Hurst, a founding member of ANN UK and a champion for nephrology nursing education.
Purpose of the Committee
The Education Committee is dedicated to empowering renal nurses and supporting career development across all levels of practice. Its purpose is to:
Promote and nurture professional development for nurses within the kidney care community
Lead and support educational initiatives that enhance knowledge, skills, and confidence in practice
Collaborate with partner organisations and professional bodies to deliver high-quality education and training programmes
Aims and Objectives
The ANN UK Education Committee works to:
Deliver programmes of work as directed by ANN UK members and the Executive Committee- Develop education partnerships with relevant organisations to ensure high-quality, relevant training for the renal nursing workforce
Support learning across all roles and levels in kidney care nursing
Promote lifelong learning and professional development within nephrology nursing
Current Education Committee Members
The Education Committee is made up of skilled and passionate renal nursing professionals from across the UK:
| Name | Role / Expertise | Organisation |
|---|---|---|
| Jess Baillie | Principal Researcher | Royal Glamorgan Hospital |
| Becky Bonfield | ACP AKI, NIHR Fellow | University of Southampton |
| Nicola Chandler | Practice Development | Wessex Renal Unit |
| Michelle Chieza | Senior Lecturer – Adult Nursing | Anglia Ruskin University |
| Libby Critchley | Lead Nurse | NW Kidney Network |
| Joel Duatin | Clinical Practice Educator – Dialysis | Royal Free London NHS Trust |
| Anna Grant | Practice Development | Wessex Renal Unit |
| Helen Hurst | Professor of Nursing | University of Salford |
| Ann-Marie McCarthy | Renal Education | University Hospitals Birmingham |
| Mari-Louise McPeake | Lecturer | Belfast University |
| Louise Muir | Practice Education | University Hospitals Sussex |
| Natalie Pink | Practice Development | Wessex Renal Unit |
| Heather Roberts | Lead Nurse and Tx CNS | Yorkshire & Humber Renal Network |
| Allie Spittle | Education Lead/PDN | Diaverum |
| Meagan Stoby-Fields | CNS AKC | Barts Health NHS Trust |
If you would like to get in touch with any of the Education Committee members, please contact us at:
info@ann-uk.org