Members and Supporters
Learn more about the passionate people and organisations that make up the SHCA.
Lord Sharkey
Chair
Lord John Sharkey has been Chair of the SHCA since 2016, leading our important work delivering change for patients and improving the health and care system.
Lord Sharkey is a Liberal Democrat Peer in the House of Lords and has a strong record of active involvement on healthcare issues, including on the recent passage of the Health and Care Act.
Baroness Keeley
Vice Chair
Baroness Keeley has previously held the role of Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Social Care from 2016 to 2020, and was a member of the Health and Social Care Select Committee on two occasions. She has advocated on a variety of issues affecting people living with rare diseases.
Baroness Chisholm
Vice Chair
Baroness Carlyn Chisholm rejoined the SHCA as Vice Chair in 2022. Baroness Chisholm is a Crossbench Peer in the House of Lords, having previously worked as a nurse.
Baroness Chisholm is a member of the COVID-19 Committee, which recently published a report with recommendations on a long-term approach to wellbeing in a COVID world. Baroness Chisholm has a particular interest in the integration of health and social care.
Baroness Sater
Vice Chair
Baroness Amanda Sater joined the SHCA as a Vice Chair in 2023. Baroness Sater is a Conservative Peer in the House of Lords.
Baroness Sater has a keen interest in the importance of sporting activity in promoting good physical and mental health, and is a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Sport.
Members
SHCA members are charities and patient groups representing people in need of specialised services and care.
Corporate supporters
Corporate supporters are contributing £14,500 each towards the costs of the Alliance for 2023.