NHS Communications AI Taskforce

Providing strategic oversight, coordination and leadership for the development and use of AI in NHS communications.

The NHS Communications AI Taskforce Board provides strategic oversight, coordination and leadership for the development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in NHS communications. It serves two primary functions:

Oversight and governance

Ensuring all AI initiatives align with NHS values, standards, and strategic priorities while providing accountability for the NHS Communications AI Network and its working groups.

National development and thought leadership

Exploring emerging developments in AI technology, bringing together senior leaders and industry experts to help identify shared priorities, resourcing and learning through partnership working helping to influence national communication policy and future models of working.

Co-chairs

The NHS Communications AI Taskforce is co-chaired by Daniel Reynolds and Ranjeet Kaile.

The NHS Communications AI Network is co-chaired by Daniel Reynolds and Sonya Cullington.

Meet the taskforce

Daniel Reynolds

Director of Communications

A former journalist and now communications director with over 20 years’ experience of working in high-profile national organisations.

Ranjeet Kaile

Executive Director of Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, and Public Affairs

A leading NHS communications expert driving inclusive, AI-powered strategies to improve health equity and engagement across the UK.

Sonya Cullington

Independent Director of Communications, Co-Chair of the NHS Communications AI Network

A strategic NHS leader and cyberpsychologist shaping ethical, emotionally intelligent AI adoption to enhance public trust in health communications.

Richard Mountford

Director of Communications and Community Engagement, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL)

A senior NHS communications leader advancing responsible AI use to boost transparency, insight, and inclusive public engagement across healthcare.

Sumit Wadhia

Deputy Director of Communications

A communications leader empowering NHS teams to confidently harness AI for creative, efficient, and personalised public engagement.

Caitlin Ockenden

Senior Communications and Marketing Officer, Member Communications

A communications professional advancing inclusive, community-focused NHS messaging and championing responsible AI to enhance equity and engagement.

Sarah Booth

Director of Communications and Engagement at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH).

An experienced NHS communications leader driving AI innovation to improve transparency, trust, and patient-centred engagement in healthcare.

Michelle Smith

Director of Communications and Engagement

A senior NHS communications leader shaping ethical AI adoption to build trust, equity, and integrity across health and care engagement.

Sarah Roberts

Head of Digital Communications

An award-winning, senior communications leader with more than 15 years experience across digital, internal and strategic communications in healthcare.

Emma Smyth

Deputy Director, Communications and Engagement (London region lead), NHS England

A communications and corporate affairs leader with almost 20 years’ experience spanning government, the NHS and the private sector.