Voting Open: techUK’s Health and Social Care Council

Voting is now open for 23 seats on techUK’s Health and Social Care Council for the January 2025- December 2026 period.

Voting will close at 17.00hrs on 25 November.

Read on below for everything you need to know about the voting process, and to view the nominated candidates.

Voting information

Voting eligibility: One voting representative from one techUK member company is permitted to cast up to 23 votes on behalf of their company.
As 9 seats are ring-fenced for SMEs.
If multiple individuals from the same company submit votes, only those of the most senior employee will be counted.
Votes cast by non-techUK members are invalid and will not be counted.
The voting representative may vote for themselves or the nominee from their own techUK member company.

View the SME candidates here.

View the large company candidates here.

Click here to cast your vote on behalf of your techUK member company.

Key upcoming dates: 2024’s techUK Health & Social Care Council elections

1 November: Voting opens.
25 November: Voting closes COP 17.00hrs.
(Week Commencing) 2 December: Results of elected Council members announced.

N.B. Once the Council is formed, elections for the Chair and two Vice-Chair positions will take place [only elected Council members will be eligible to vote].

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For a reminder of the role of techUK’s Health and Social Care Council and Council member responsibilities (including Terms of Reference and techUK’s Code of Practice), find everything you need to know about the Council on this page.

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If you have any questions about the elections or the Health & Social Care Council, please contact one of the Health & Social Care team:

Robert Walker

Head of Health & Social Care, techUK

Robert joined techUK in October 2022, where he is now Programme Manager for Health and Social Care.

Robert previously worked at the Pension Protection Fund, within the policy and public affairs team. Prior to this, he worked at the Scottish Parliament, advising politicians and industry stakeholders on a wide range of issues, including rural crime and health policies.

Robert has a degree in Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) from the University of Aberdeen, with a particular focus on strategic studies and energy security. Outside of work he enjoys activities such as running, rugby, boxing and cooking!

Email:: [email protected]

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Viola Pastorino

Junior Programme Manager, Health and Care Team, techUK

Viola Pastorino is a policy, governance, and strategic communication specialist.

She joined techUK as the Junior Programme Manager in the Health and Care Team in April 2024.

She has obtained a Bachelor of Sciences in Governance, Economics, and Development from Leiden University, and a Master's programme in Strategic Communications at King's College London. Her academic background, leading up to a dissertation on AI policy influence and hands-on campaign development, is complemented by practical experience in international PR and grassroots project management.

She is skilled in qualitative and quantitative analysis and comfortable communicating findings to varying stakeholders. Above all, she is deeply passionate about the intersection of technology and government, especially how technology and global discourse shape one another, the processes that lead to belief polarisation and radicalisation of communities, and crafting strategic narratives that steer public discourse.

Outside of work she loves reading, live music light operation, and diving.

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Clara Hewitt

Programme Manager, Health and Social Care, techUK

Clara joined techUK in October 2023. She brings experience across a range of domestic and global health issues, with particular focus on digital health, HIV/AIDS and climate change and health.

Tracy Modha

Team Assistant - Markets, techUK

Tracy supports several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Cyber Security, Defence, Health and Social Care, Local Public Services, Nations and Regions and National Security.

Tracy joined techUK in March 2022, having worked in the education sector for 19 years, covering administration, research project support, IT support and event/training support. My most outstanding achievement has been running three very successful international conferences and over 300 training courses booked all over the globe!

Tracy has a great interest in tech. Gaming and computing have been a big part of her life, and now electric cars are an exciting look at the future. She has warmed to Alexa, even though it can sometimes be sassy!

Email:: [email protected]
Phone:: 02073312000
Twitter:: @TracyModha,@TracyModha
Website:: www.techuk.org,www.techuk.org
LinkedIn:: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymodha83,https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymodha83

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Health and Social Care Programme activities

techUK is helping its members navigate the complex space of digital health in the UK to ensure our NHS and social care sector is prepared for the challenges of the future. We help validate new ideas and build impactful strategies, ultimately ensuring that members are market-ready. Visit the programme page here.