NHS announces first-ever women's health national clinical director
Dr Sue Mann is a consultant and lead for women's health in London
The NHS has announced that it has appointed Dr Sue Mann, a consultant and lead for women’s health in City and Hackney, North East London, as its first ever national clinical director for women’s health.
In her new role, Dr Mann will help implement the Women’s Health Strategy alongside supporting the roll out of women’s health hubs across England.
She will also work on the development of a network of Women’s Health Champions, made up of senior leaders in every local care system to drive forward work to improve women’s health.
Dr Mann said:
“Having spent my career researching, treating, and developing policy and initiatives focused on women’s health, I have seen firsthand the challenges many women face, as well as the progress that has been made through better understanding and awareness of conditions affecting women.
“While our understanding and treatment of women’s healthcare has come a long way, we know there is still a lot more we need to do, and I am excited to be able to play a role in that as the first national clinical director for women’s health, working with colleagues in the NHS to help shape important policy and improve the experiences of women’s health in England.”
Alongside extensive clinical and academic work, Dr Mann spearheaded the development of Women’s Health Hubs in London City and Hackney, as well as implementing Virtual Group Consultations for common women’s health problems – both of which feature in the Women’s Health Strategy.
Minister for Women’s Health Strategy Maria Caulfield said:
“This appointment will support the ongoing success of our Women’s Health Strategy to reset the dial and improve healthcare for women.
“Our Strategy sets out the importance of dedicated expertise and leadership in women’s health and this new role will help make sure women’s needs are at the heart of decision making.”