Claire Ward is the Director of Public Affairs for the PDA. As a former MP and Government minister (1997–2010) Claire understands the value of engaging with policy makers across all parts of the UK to best represent the interests of PDA members. After leaving Parliament, Claire was the CEO of the Independent Pharmacy Federation and Chair of Pharmacy Voice. Claire brings a thorough knowledge of the pharmacy sector together with an extensive political understanding to this role. In addition to her role at the PDA, Claire is a Non-Executive Director on a number of bodies including a foundation hospital trust in Nottinghamshire.