About Lois

Healthcare

Former health and social affairs editor of The Sunday Times (London). Continuing contribution to the debate on the future of healthcare through journalism, advocacy, lobbying, political engagement and training. An award-winning opinion leader and expert witness

Advocacy

Translation and interpretation of scientific material to promote ideas and issues on behalf of commercial, charitable and public sectors organisations both nationally and internationally

Lobbying and political engagement

Experienced paid campaign organiser and political activist for a variety of causes. Elected district councillor.

Training

Media training for charities, PR agencies and NHS executives as well as specialist input on communications, research projects, income generation and profile-raising strategies.

Presenter and expert witness

Expert witness for the House of Commons health select committee in Westminster, and NHS Health Research Authority ethics committee member. Leads debates and offers regular presentations at corporate, public sector and charitable events.

Awards

Winner and runner up for a number of Medical Journalist Association and Guild of Health Writers awards, and a variety of other journalistic commendations.