"Professor Dame Clare Gerada has served as a practising NHS GP since 1983, with a career focused on mental health, addiction treatment, and primary care reform. She is Senior Partner at the Hurley Group, which has grown into a major network of GP and urgent care services across London, particularly in areas of deprivation. Gerada is widely credited for her leadership roles across UK healthcare."
"Polly Neate CBE, who stepped down as Chief Executive of Shelter in April 2025 after nearly eight years, is recognised for her advocacy in housing, homelessness and women's rights. During her tenure, she redefined Shelter's long-term strategy, championing greater investment in social housing, strengthening community engagement, and spearheading strategic litigation to challenge housing discrimination. Previously, Neate was Chief Executive of Women's Aid (2013-2017), where she delivered a financial turnaround and led the campaign that resulted in the criminalisation"
Professor Dame Clare Gerada and Polly Neate CBE were recommended as crossbench peers, joining the House of Lords as independent members. Gerada has practised as an NHS GP since 1983, specialising in mental health, addiction treatment and primary care reform. She is Senior Partner at the Hurley Group, led the Royal College of General Practitioners as Chair and President, founded the NHS Practitioner Health Service and the National Primary Care Gambling Service, co-chaired the NHS Assembly, and chairs Doctors in Distress. Neate stepped down as Chief Executive of Shelter in April 2025 after nearly eight years; she redefined Shelter's strategy, championed social housing investment, strengthened community engagement and pursued strategic litigation to challenge housing discrimination, and previously led Women's Aid, delivering a financial turnaround.
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