St George’s consultant appointed to the House of Lords
Congratulations to Professor Geeta Nargund, Consultant Gynaecologist and Lead Consultant in Reproductive Medicine at St George’s Hospital, who has been appointed to the House of Lords as a Labour life peer.
Appointed by Prime Minister Keir Starmer in December 2025, she will sit as Professor Baroness Nargund of Wimbledon, representing Wimbledon in the London Borough of Merton and Tooting in the London Borough of Wandsworth.
Professor Baroness Nargund has worked at St George’s since 1996 and is widely recognised for her leadership in women’s health, reproductive medicine and tackling health inequalities. Alongside her clinical work, she has been a long-standing advocate for improving access to reproductive healthcare in the UK and internationally.
She is the founder of CREATE Fertility and ABC IVF, and established the Health Equality Foundation, organisations focused on widening access to fertility treatment and promoting fairer healthcare systems.
Alongside her role at St George’s, she also holds a number of national and international positions, including Pro-Chancellor (Health Equality) at the University of Portsmouth, Authority Member of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, and President of the International Society for Mild Approaches in Assisted Reproduction. She also served as Vice Chair of the British Red Cross from 2021 to 2026.
Speaking about her appointment, Professor Baroness Nargund said:“I am deeply honoured to receive this appointment to serve our great country. My career has focused on addressing inequalities, primarily in health and social care, but also in leadership and economic empowerment. This appointment presents a meaningful opportunity to build on that work and make a tangible difference to thousands of lives by tackling socio-economic disparities in healthcare, promoting diversity in leadership, and championing women’s health issues and broader rights.”
Life peers are appointed by the King on the advice of the Prime Minister, with recommendations considered by the House of Lords Appointments Commission.
Richard Jennings, gesh Group Chief Medical Officer, said: “Geeta has done a huge amount to promote good healthcare for women across the world, and to address health inequalities in reproductive health.
“She has also done a great deal locally for patients and families in her NHS work, and I think her story is an inspiration for those from all backgrounds who aspire to make a difference in health and care for those in need. Congratulations to Geeta on her elevation to the House of Lords.”
A huge congratulations to Professor Baroness Nargund on this recognition.
