Claire Coughlan is Clinical Lead for Bowel Cancer UK, her focus is on provision of support for patients, health professional education and ensuring that the charities clinical focus remains current and relevant. Claire is also a Consultant Nurse in Colorectal Cancer with expertise in bowel cancer follow up, genetics and symptom assessment. Claire leads a Fundamentals of colorectal nursing MSc module and is currently undertaking a PhD in the priorities for bowel cancer follow up care across diverse communities.