Welsh Executive election

Statement: The practice of pharmacy is changing exponentially and as pharmacists embrace new responsibilities for medicines management and patient care I believe that my practical experience of community, hospital, academic and veterinary pharmacy, together with my contacts within the machinery of Government, will allow me to continue to help implement the Society's policies in Wales. My experience of liaising with pharmacists and members of other professions, when combined with my decision-making and communication skills, will be useful to the Executive to promote effective dialogue as Welsh Assembly practice opportunities and initiatives continue to unfold.

Mair Davies, BPharm, DipCommPharm, MRPharmS, of Groesfaen, Mid Glamorgan, registered in 1974. Current positions: (i) Postgraduate continuous professional development tutor, Welsh Centre for Postgraduate Pharmaceutical Education. (ii) Course director, MSc in community pharmacy, Welsh school of pharmacy. (iii) Member of board of examiners MSc/diploma in community pharmacy. (iv) Member of postgraduate board of studies, Welsh school of pharmacy. (v) Studying for MA in education at UWIC Cardiff. Previous positions: Preregistration training followed by a hospital pharmacist post at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff; management training and post with Boots the Chemists 1977–81; pharmacy contractor of two pharmacies in Bro Taf 1982–99; treasurer, 1980–83, vice-chairman 1983–84, chairman 1984–85 Mid Glamorgan East branch, Royal Pharmaceutical Society; member, Iechyd Morgannwg DPC; various posts, as chairman and treasurer at national and area levels of Ladies Circle Great Britain and Ireland; school governor; member of various fund raising committees.

Statement: My current posts, together with experience of practice in hospital, academia and community pharmacy, gives me an insight and understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing all branches of our profession. Welsh is my first language and I am aware of the complexities of Welsh politics. Management of change will be a key element for the Executive to implement the Society's and Welsh Assembly's policies. I can bring my experience of managing change to the Executive, while offering a commitment to hard work, enthusiasm, and a genuine belief that pharmacy can become an integral part of the health care team.

Philip Callaghan Galt, BPharm, MRPharmS, of Wrexham, Clwyd, registered in Britain in 1999. Registered in South Africa in 1994. Current positions: District manager, Lloyds-pharmacy; public relations officer, Clwyd branch of the Society; media relations officer, North Wales LPC; NPA media representative, North Wales. Previous positions: Treasurer, Clwyd branch of the Society; independent proprietor community pharmacist (South Africa).

Statement: The world of health and health care is changing rapidly; standing still is not an option for pharmacy. In Wales we have the ideal opportunity to drive pharmacy forward, the way we want it to be, but we all must get involved, participation is key. Effective communication of information is vital — combining current pharmacy practice experience with expertise in information technology and involvement in local pharmacy public relations, I would be able to contribute significantly to this process, bringing an added dimension to the Executive. Proactive, enthusiastic and motivated, I believe I would be a valuable member of the Executive.

Dr Michael Herepath, BPharm (Wales), MRPharmS, PhD, MIHM, MBA, of Swansea, registered in 1985. Current positions: Director of primary care services, GEHE UK, member of the Primary Care Pharmacists Association and the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists. Member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Previous positions: Development unit manager, AAH Hospital Service, 1989– 2001; pharmacy manager, Ashtead Hospital, Surrey, 1989; director of pharmacy, Kings College Hospital, London, 1997–98; clinical pharmacy services manager, Prince Philip Hospital, Llanelli, 1991–97; staff pharmacist — training and development, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, 1989–91. Postgraduate research, Welsh school of pharmacy 1985–89. Preregistration trainee, University Hospital of Wales. NHS Wales general management trainee, 1992–94. Occasional community locum. Chairman, Society's West Glamorgan branch 1991–93. WCPPE postgraduate tutor for West Glamorgan, 1987–94.

Statement: My career has provided a deep and broad understanding of pharmacy and its development, as well as an extensive network of contacts throughout Wales and beyond. Furthermore, it enables me to offer the insights and skillsets of both public and private sector management. With GEHE Primary Care Services at the forefront of developing community pharmacist led professional services for Welsh LHGs, as well as for PCOs throughout England and Scotland, I believe I can bring innovative solutions and fresh ideas. These attributes, together with my enthusiasm and abilities to motivate and communicate I would dedicate to assisting the Executive.

David Morgan, BSc(Hons), MRPharmS, MCPP, of Mold, Flintshire, registered in 1973. Current positions: Director of pharmaceutical public health/immunisation co-ordinator, North Wales Health Authority since 1996; secretary, Clwyd branch (Society) since 1993; member, Welsh Pharmaceutical Committee since 1996; secretary, College of Pharmacy Practice since 2000; governor, CPP since 1999; member, CPP since 1986; regional adviser (Wales), CPP since 1993; examination moderator (Wales), CPP since 1995; member, editorial board, Journal of Tissue Viability since 1989; voluntary usher, Cymru Theatr, Clwyd, Mold; friend, Welsh National Opera. Previous positions: Immunisation co-ordinator, Clwyd Health Authority, 1993–96; DPPH/CAPO for Clwyd Health Authority, 1989–96; unit principal pharmacist, South Glamorgan HA 1986–89; acting principal pharmacist, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, 1985–86; staff pharmacist, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, 1975–85; governor, CPP 1996–98. Professional awards: UKCPA/Boots award; Winston Churchill travel fellowship; Community Services Pharmacists' Group award; Society's millennium competition; Professional Development award (Society); Practice award (CPP); PCCP/Merck award.

Statement: I can assist the Welsh Executive to carry out its responsibilities: by being an active and enthusiastic Executive member; by being a national and local ambassador for the Executive; by sharing the workload of the Executive especially in relation to the Welsh Assembly and the implementation of the Welsh NHS plan; by promoting the responsibilities of the Executive; by co-operating in the implementation in Wales of Society policies; by assisting in making recommendations to Council upon matters affecting the Society and its members; by promoting dialogue between individual pharmacists, branches and the Executive.

Ian Morgan, BPharm (Wales), MRPharmS, of Barry, Mid Glamorgan, registered in 1990. Current positions: Regional pharmacy development manager, Lloydspharmacy based in Wales and the South West. Member of the Bro Taf local pharmaceutical committee, Bro Taf DPC, member of the Avon local pharmaceutical committee and member of Avon LPC negotiating committee. Previous positions: Preregistration training followed by management with GK Chemist Ltd, 1989–90; pharmacy manager with Lloyds Chemist in various positions throughout Wales and the South West, 1990–92; district manager for Lloyds Chemist 1992–94; area manager for Lloyds Chemist in various positions in South Wales, and member of Bro Taf local pharmaceutical committee, 1994–97; area manager for AAH Retail/Lloydspharmacy, 1997–2000; acquisition project manager, Lloydspharmacy, 2000; regional pharmacy development manager, Lloydspharmacy, 2000–01.

Statement: With the pharmacist's role being redefined and developed as proposed within “Improving health in Wales” and the report of the task and finish group on prescribing, I believe that my extensive experience of “grass roots” pharmacy and pharmacy at a senior management level gives me an wider understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing the profession at both local and national level. This experience gives me a balanced apolitical view and also the communication and negotiating skills required to assist successfully the Welsh Executive in providing solutions to the challenges and to help shape the future for pharmacy in Wales.

Alan Screen, BPharm (Wales), MRPharmS, of Montgomery, Powys, registered in 1967. Current positions: Proprietor, community pharmacy and the Marches Centre for Complementary Medicine, Bishop's Castle, since 1998; chairman, Society's Powys branch, since 1992; member of Commonwealth Pharmaceutical Association; member, Society's Pharmaceutical Sciences Group and Community Pharmacy Group; Conservative party area deputy chairman since 1998 and branch chairman since 1987. Section winner, Welsh Bridge Union graded masters 1999. President, Bishop's Castle chamber of trade. Previous positions: Manager, L. Rowland & Co, Wrexham, 1969–77; proprietor, community pharmacy in Bishop's Castle, 1977–98; vice-chairman, Society's Powys branch, 1991–92; Conservative party area chairman, 1990–99; secretary, vice-chairman, chairman, president (variously), Bishop's Castle chamber of trade, since 1985; appointments secretary, Mid Wales Referees Society, 1986–90; secretary and chairman (variously), Tref-y-Clawdd rugby club (Knighton), 1986–90; treasurer, Montgomery and district Round Table, 1981; chairman, Welsh Pharmaceutical Students Association, 1966–67; captain, Dinas Powys rugby club, 1966; captain, Monmouthshire secondary schools cross country team, 1960–62.

Statement: My assets which will contribute to the effective functioning of the Executive are: my experience as a sole proprietor in community pharmacy for 23 years; my experiences as chairman of the Powys branch, during which I have maintained a policy of developing “political” contacts; my experience as an area officer of the Conservative party, will allow me to enhance the political awareness of the Executive and, importantly, develop further the links with the Welsh Assembly, which are so vital for the future of our profession; my political experience will help develop the essential two-way communication between Executive and membership.

Dr David J. Temple, BPharm, PhD, FRPharmS, of Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, registered in 1968. Current positions: Director of the Welsh Centre for Postgraduate Pharmaceutical Education since 1986; member, Welsh Executive of Society since 1998; finance officer and member of the Executive's public affairs committee; chairman of the postgraduate board of studies of the Welsh school of pharmacy; member of the web policy committee of Cardiff University; member of the CPD advisory group of Society. Previous positions: Academic in the schools of pharmacy, Queen's University of Belfast, 1976–86, and Frankfurt University, Germany, 1972–76; member (ex officio) of the Welsh Pharmaceutical Committee, 1986–97; member of the Advisory Council on Misuse of Drugs (ACMD), 1990–98; member of the Welsh Advisory Committee on Drug and Alcohol Misuse, 1996–99, including chairman of its statistics information and research standing committee; member of the organising committee of the Pharmacy Healthcare Scheme, 1990–98 (on behalf of Health Promotion Wales).

Statement: In addition to implementing policies of the Society in Wales, the Executive makes recommendations to Council upon matters affecting members. This role will increase as the effects of devolution open up more opportunities for pharmacy. My personal role is to encourage such opportunities through providing appropriate education and training. As such, I have an appreciation of pharmacy across all sectors throughout the principality. I have worked closely with Lambeth and am well known for raising Welsh issues within that forum. As finance officer, I assist in budget negotiations, to ensure adequate resource to maximise our influence with policy-makers.