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Rachel Cook

Biography

Rachel is a solicitor, qualifying in 1997 and specialising in family law. She is an independent chair for a number of Fitness to Practice panels: the Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service; Social Work England and the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Rachel is also an independent member and chair for the Parole Board for England & Wales.

Rachel lives in rural Devon, by the sea, with her husband, three children, two horses and the family dog.

Committee membership

  • Charter Case Committee - Appointed August 2023

Declaration of Interests

DirectorshipsNone
ShareholdingsNone
ConsultanciesNone
Appointments to other bodies
  • Parole Board for England and Wales - Independent Member and Chair (current)
  • Health and Care Professions Tribunal Service - Independent Chair (current)
  • Social Work England - Independent Chair (current)
  • Nursing and Midwifery Council - Independent Chair (current)
  • Adoption Panel for Adopt South West - Independent Chair (previous)
  • Associate for Research in Practice (previous)
  • Consultant Solicitor for Michelmores Solicitors (previous)
  • Visiting Lecturer for the University of Law (previous)
  • Legally Qualified Chair for Police Misconduct Hearing Panel - Devon, Cornwall and Dorset Constabulary (previous)
Membership of other veterinary or allied organisationsNone
EmploymentNone
Qualifications (other than veterinary qualifications listed in the Register)None
Interests relating to immediate family or close friendsNone
Other relevant informationNone