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About us

The Cystic Fibrosis Nursing Association was established in 1988 to develop a national perspective and evaluation of the role of nursing within the field of Cystic Fibrosis.

What we are doing

Providing opportunities

We are dedicated to providing opportunities for nurses in the cystic fibrosis specialism, and improving the lives of patients, families, and carers. We equip nurses with the knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional care through educational opportunities, resource sharing, and peer support.

Promoting research

We advocate for evidence-based practices, actively promoting, conducting, and disseminating research. Additionally, we offer educational grants to support nurses pursuing further education in CF care and ensure our voices are heard by maintaining representation in national committees and working parties.

Our inclusivity statement

The CFNA is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do. We feel passionately that inequalities or discrimination should not exist and we actively want to play a part in tackling this. We are an organisation where diversity is embraced, celebrated and welcomed. We stand against all forms of discrimination and prejudice, whether on the grounds of ethnic background, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other aspect of a person’s identity. We will always champion tolerance, fairness and equality in all aspects of our work. We recognise that inequalities in society lead to inequalities in health outcomes and this is no different for those affected by CF, as for any health condition. Our nurses respect and embrace diversity and are committed to caring for individuals with CF and their families.

Meet the committee

Meet our team of dedicated nurses from across the UK and Ireland, and find your regional representative.

Sally Basford

Sally Basford

Vice Chair

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Paediatrics

Caroline Whitton

Caroline Whitton 

Chair

Univerity Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Adults

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Claire Fagan

Claire Fagan 

Secretary

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital Foundation Trust, Paediatrics

Amanda McGrath

Amanda McGrath

Treasurer

NHS Lothian Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Paediatrics

Amanda McGrath

Alex Walls

Social media and content representative

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, Paediatrics

Rachel Hodgson

Rachel Hodgson

North East Representative

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital Foundation Trust, Adults

Jenny Marwick

Kerry Mulholland

Scotland Representative

NHS Tayside, Ninewells Hospital, Adults

Jenny Marwick

Ellen Edwards

Scotland Representative

NHS Grampian, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Adults

Damian ONeill

Damian O'Neill

North Ireland Representative

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Adults

Rachel Rogers

Rachel Rogers

South West & Wales Representative

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Adults

Sharon Geoghegan

Sharon Geoghegan

South England Representative

Barts Health NHS Trust, Adults

Louise Woolridge

Louise Wooldridge

Midlands Representative

Birmingham Women's and Children's NHS Foundation Trust, Paediatrics

Jenni Daniels

Jenni Daniels

North England Representative

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Trust, Adults

Join the CFNA

Any registered nurse who is working within the field of Cystic Fibrosis is eligible to become a member of the group.

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