Claire Coughlan is the clinical lead for Bowel Cancer UK and Consultant Nurse in Colorectal Cancer at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust. Her focus for the charity is on provision of support for patients, health professional education and ensuring that the charity’s clinical focus remains current and relevant. Claire is a consultant nurse in colorectal cancer with expertise in bowel cancer follow-up, genetics and symptom assessment. She is currently undertaking a PhD in the priorities for bowel cancer follow-up care across diverse communities.