Dr Christopher Hanning BSc, MB, BS, MRCS, LRCP, FRCA, MD

Chairman of the Advisory Board

Dr Hanning qualified in 1972 and embarked on a long and highly successful career as an anaesthetist, the majority as an Honorary Consultant Anaesthetist at Leicester General Hospital. His research work on respiratory monitoring led him to set up a sleep disorders service back in 1985, at a time when very few sleep clinics were established, hence demand grew rapidly.

Due to his involvement in sleep medicine at such an early stage, he was also a founder member and the first Honorary Secretary of the British Sleep Society. More recently, he was also the Chairman of the Primary Care Sleep Group from 2002-2006. Dr Hanning is Director of the Sleep Clinic and Laboratory at Leicester General Hospital, one of the largest sleep disorders clinics in the UK and currently handles the care and follow up of over 4000 patients on CPAP therapy.

Dr Hanning has also been involved in research studies in both sleep disorders, predominantly sleep apnoea as well as extensively researching various aspects of anaesthesiology. He also reviews manuscripts for a number of medical publication including the BMJ, Lancet and Journal of Sleep Research.

Dr Hanning’s further external appointments:

• Examiner Part II (Primary) FRCA Examination, 1990-2003

• External examiner MD (Anaesthesiology), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka 1995

• Regional Adviser to the Royal College of Anaesthetists, South Trent, 1996-2002

• Lead Regional Adviser in Anaesthesia, Trent Region, 2000-2002

• Chairman Training Committee, Leicester and South Trent School of Anaesthesia, 1995-2002

• Member, Trent Regional Educational Anaesthetic Advisory Committee, 1995-2002 (Chairman 2000-2002)

• Member, Royal College of Anaesthetists Advisory Appointments Committee Panel, 1990-date

• Member, Royal College of Anaesthetists Hospital Accreditation Panel, 2000-date

• Member, Trent Regional Advisory Committee on Distinction Awards, 2002-2005

• Member, East Midlands Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence awards, 2006-7

• Medical Vice-Chairman, East Midlands Advisory Committee on Clinical Excellence awards, 2007-9

• Chairman, Independent Research Ethics Committee, PPD Pharmaco, 1992-2003

• Honorary Secretary, British Sleep Society, 1991-1995

• Chairman, Primary Care Sleep Group, British Sleep Society, 2002 – 2006

• Medical Adviser, UK Narcolepsy Association, 2002- date

• Chairman and Panellist, General Medical Council, Fitness to Practice Panels, 2005- date

Jay Jaye BSc.

Jay Jaye is a sleep scientist at the internationally renowned Royal Brompton Hospital, a specialist cardiothoracic centre with clinical and research sleep lab facilities. Her research interests include sleep related breathing disorders, ventilatory treatment options, and the acute cardiovascular response to arousal from sleep. She has 5 years experience in sleep science and her research has been presented internationally. Jay Jaye is regularly invited to conduct workshops in sleep study analysis, and is responsible for training other health care professionals on the practical aspects and interpretation of sleep studies.

Jay Jaye currently holds the position of Research Assistant in the Sleep & Ventilation Department of the Royal Brompton Hospital and is undertaking her PhD at the Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College. She is also a member of the American Thoracic Society, The British Sleep Society and the European Society of Sleep Technologists.

Clare Jeffries BSc NT, mBANT

Clare is a degree qualified nutritional therapist having studied at The University of Westminster's School of Intergrated Health. She has a special interests in sleeping problems, particularly sleep apnoea, metabolic syndrome, fatigue and stress related illness. Clare is one of the founding directors of Intus Healthcare Ltd and as such has a wealth of experience in dealing with enquiries from the public regarding sleep apnoea and its treatment. Clare has private practices in South West London and Surrey where she helps clients with a wide range of health conditions offering guidance on dietary and lifestyle changes.

Dr. Amrit Takhar BSc, MB ChB, DRCOG, DCH, MRCGP, MSc

Dr. Takhar is an experienced principal at a GP practice in Peterborough, having qualified in 1987. He has a special interest in sleep apnoea, osteoporosis and Information technology. He is currently a Member of the Commissioning Executive for the Northamptonshire PCT and the Local Medical Committee. He has been group facilitator on several conferences regarding Good Clinical Practice in Research, Communication skills and IT skills.

Dr. Mark Abramson DDS