Elections

Represent lead advocate

Joining the NPA Board is an opportunity to be part of the dynamic, diverse and innovative national leadership of independent community pharmacy. Every two years about half of the NPA Board positions are up for election. In early 2025 there are seven positions to be elected, they are for:

  • Scotland
  • Wales
  • Northern Ireland
  • Members with 6+ pharmacies in England – North
  • Members with 6+ pharmacies in England – Central
  • Members with 6+ pharmacies in England – South
  • An additional position open to any eligible member with 1-5 pharmacies in England. This additional position has been created to reflect the growth in NPA membership

 

The seven newly elected members will join the six members of the Board that were elected in 2023 and are now half-way through their 4-year terms.

Being a board member requires you to play a full and effective role in the working of the board, board committees and special purpose working groups. The representational aspect of the role requires board members to listen and understand the needs and interests of the Association’s members, and to communicate the actions the NPA takes on behalf of members. The NPA board has representatives from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, which facilitates an exchange of learning to support progress across the UK.

The electoral map is available here. The additional place for members with 1-5 pharmacies in England does not appear on the map.

Further information about the Membership of the Board and the Structure of the Board and electoral process is also available.

Those interesting in seeking a nomination are asked to review the Guidance about the role along with the Code of Conduct for Board Members and the Code of Conduct for those standing for election to the Board.

If you want an informal discussion about the role please contact the Returning Officer, Gareth Jones, at g.jones@npa.co.uk. The election is being administered by Civica.

 

Click here to submit your nomination: www.cesvotes.com/NPAAreaNominations25

 

NPA Board Member Sanjeev Panesar shares why you should nominate yourself: