Sarah Macfadyen

Sarah MacFadyen is an experienced professional in policy and public affairs with a robust background in health-related organizations. Currently serving as the Head of Policy and Public Affairs at AdviceUK since October 2024, Sarah previously held the same title at Asthma + Lung UK from January 2020 to October 2024. In addition, a secondment to the Department of Health and Social Care as the Chronic Respiratory Disease Policy Lead occurred from October 2023 to March 2024. Sarah has also contributed to the Taskforce for Lung Health as Vice Chair between November 2020 and September 2023 and worked with the British Lung Foundation in various capacities, including Head of Policy and Public Affairs and Policy and Public Affairs Manager from August 2016 to December 2019. Earlier career experience includes significant roles at Crisis and as a Parliamentary Intern for John Leech MP. Sarah holds a Master's degree in Public Policy from King's College London and a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from The University of Manchester.