our patron

 The Patron of AMSPAR holds an important ceremonial and ambassadorial role within the organisation, supporting its mission to advance standards in healthcare administration and champion the vital contribution of administrative professionals. As a respected figure aligned with AMSPAR’s values, the Patron helps to raise the profile of the organisation and the profession it represents.

Through their association with AMSPAR, the Patron brings visibility and credibility to the work of healthcare administrators, practice managers, receptionists, and support staff across the sector. Their role is not involved in the day-to-day management of the organisation, but rather in offering endorsement, advocacy, and encouragement for its aims and activities.

The Patron may support AMSPAR by attending key events, promoting its initiatives, and recognising the achievements of its members—particularly in areas such as education, professional development, and excellence in practice. Their presence at awards ceremonies, including the presentation of honorary fellowships and other recognitions, helps to highlight the importance of celebrating success within the profession.

This role also reflects AMSPAR’s commitment to building strong connections beyond its membership. By engaging a Patron with influence and standing, the organisation reinforces its voice within the wider healthcare community and underscores the significance of high-quality administrative support in delivering effective patient care.

Ultimately, the Patron serves as a symbol of support and advocacy for AMSPAR’s work, helping to inspire confidence in its mission and to promote the continued development and recognition of healthcare administrative professionals.

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Lord Winston is Professor of Science and Society and Emeritus Professor of Fertility Studies at Imperial College London. In the 1970s he developed gynaecological surgical techniques that improved fertility treatments. He later pioneered new treatments to improve in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and developed pre-implantation diagnosis. This allowed embryos to be screened for genetic diseases and has allowed parents carrying faulty genes to have children free of illnesses such as cystic fibrosis. He now runs a research programme at the Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology at Imperial College that aims to improve human transplantation. Robert Winston has over 300 scientific publications about human reproduction and the early stages of pregnancy.  Robert Winston is also Chairman of the Genesis Research Trust – a charity which raised over £13 million to establish the Institute of Reproductive and Developmental Biology and which now funds high quality research into women’s health and babies.