John McEvoy

John worked in primary care for over 20 years as one of the first non-medical partners in a GP Partnership.   Alongside this he held Chief Executive and Director positions in related companies delivering community pharmacy, healthcare education and collaborations.  He has a particular interest in health inequalities and much of his work took place in regions where this is a significant issue.  Prior to this John served for a full career in the armed forces, predominantly the RAF Regiment where he held senior operational appointments, including serving with the United Nations.  John lives in the Highlands of Scotland where he enjoys pursuing his passion for mountaineering and climbing.

Members’ Register of Interests

In addition to providing the following declaration of private interests, the Council member has undertaken to abide by the Code of Conduct for Council members (pdf).

Relationship, either personal or professional (outside of HCPC business) with any HCPC registrant, Council or Committee member, employee, partner or supplier:

Patient of two physiotherapists, one NHS and one private

Summary of employment (current or in last 2 years) including remunerated and unremunerated (voluntary) work, permanent and temporary roles, self-employment, consultancy work, Non-Executive Directorships of public or private companies:

Fronm October 2022 to January 2025: unremunerated committee (Board) member of Glenbrittle Memorial Hut charity.
Since June 2023: team member of Kintail Mountain Rescue SCIO, leading  fund raising efforts.

Details of membership or management of bodies that exercise functions of a public nature (including any public appointments)(current or in last two years):

None

Details of membership or management of bodies directed to charitable purposes (current or in last two years):

Team member of Kintail Mountain Rescue Team SCIO

Details of membership or management of bodies that aim to influence public opinion or policy (including any political party or trade union (current or in last two years):

None

Details of membership or management of bodies that the Council member has been appointed to by the HCPC (current or in last two years):

None

Details of any shareholdings which give a majority or controlling interest in any undertaking:

Co-owner, Director and joint shareholder (with wife) of Anam Cara Consulting and Lifestyle Ltd (Companies House 08580320), a body used to support and provide yoga teaching and training business run from home. Also works as a freelance Mountain Guide through the same company.

Description of any contracts for goods, services or works made between the HCPC and the Council member, or an organisation from which the Council member or their partner/close family member receive remuneration:

None

Details of any significant political activity undertaken in the last five years. This includes activities that are a matter of public record i.e. office holding in, public speaking in support of, or candidate on behalf of, any political party (or affiliated body) which fields candidates at local or general elections in any part of the UK or in elections to the European Parliament:

Nothing significant but was a paid member of the Liberal Party and assisted with leaflet distribution in York during the last general election.