About DAUK
Leading the way for frontline doctors. A non-profit organisation led by doctors, for doctors.
Our Vision
DAUK is a non-profit organisation led by doctors, for doctors. Our collective aim is to give frontline workers a voice.
We are a strictly non-profit, campaigning and lobbying organisation, comprised of UK doctors and medical students. Our collective voice aims to be at the heart of policy making for health, engaging with media outlets whose opinions inform the public.
Our Mission
- Frontline Advocacy: Representing the interests of UK doctors and medical students.
- Policy Influence: Engaging in health policy making to ensure the voices of medical professionals are heard.
- Public Awareness: Working with media outlets to inform the public and advocate for a better NHS.
- Just Culture: Promoting a "Learn Not Blame" culture within the medical profession and addressing disciplinary procedures.
Meet the Team
Our executive committee, leads, and members working hard to represent your interests.
Leadership
Ms Helen Fernandes
Co-chair (Consultant Neurosurgeon)
Dr Ellen Welch
Co-chair (GP)
Dr Matt Kneale
Co-chair (Resident Doctor)
Specialist Leads
Dr Matt Lee
Sustainability Lead
Dr Steve Taylor
GP Co-lead
Dr Sarah Jacques
GP Co-lead
Dr Shonnelly Novintan
Learn Not Blame Lead
Dr Victoria Zaslona
SAS Lead
Dr Pushpo Hossain
IMG Lead
Medical Student Co-leads
Maya Machesney
Medical Student Co-lead
Alexandra Douglas
Medical Student Co-lead
Committee Members
Dr David Nicholl
Committee Member
Dr Rosie Shire
GP Committee Member
Dr Trisha Suji
Committee Member
Dr Silan Fidan
Committee Member
Dr Matt Bigwood
Committee Member
Dr Anna Sigston
Committee Member
Dr Vinesh Patel
Committee Member
Dr Anish Malik
Committee Member
Dr Neena Jha
Committee Member
Dr Alison George
Committee Member
Dr Lizzie Toberty
Committee Member
Dr Simran Mann
Committee Member
Dr Elissa Abi-Raad
Committee Member
Dr Penny Sucharitkul
Committee Member
Dr George Oomen
Committee Member
Medical Students
Hannah Murphy
Medical Student
Safira Taplin
Medical Student
Rajdeep Bassi
Medical Student
Arushi Singh
Medical Student
Odhrán Harbinson
Medical Student
Anjali Rameshwaran
Medical Student
Joshua Hair
Medical Student
Asad Kalang
Medical Student
Samara MacRae
Medical Student
Administrative Staff
Andy Mann
Press Officer
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about DAUK, membership, or how we work? Check our FAQ page for answers.
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