About us.

Dr Henry Murdoch is a Consultant Anaesthetist at Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals NHS Trust, and is Clinical Lead for Anaesthesia at Tetbury Hospital. He is the immediate past President of the Preoperative Association since 2022-2025. He has a specialist interest in preoperative medicine and established the first dedicated intravenous iron service for NHS patients undergoing surgery in Gloucestershire. He has over 10 years’ experience delivering intravenous iron therapy and is a member of the European Iron Club.

Dr Murdoch is the Principal Investigator for several research studies into the effects of intravenous iron and treatment of anaemia in patients undergoing surgery. He regularly chairs meetings and seminars on the impact of iron deficiency anaemia and frequently presents on this subject. He has been an invited attendee at international meetings and conferences on anaemia and iron therapies. He has also been an invited member of national advisory board meetings on perioperative anaemia management.

He regularly sees first-hand the impact of iron deficiency anaemia on patients undergoing surgery as well as the benefits of intravenous iron replacement and feels passionately about increasing the awareness, effectiveness and benefits of iron replacement.

Dr Sophie Scutt is a Consultant Anaesthetist at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust, with a special interest in obstetric and vascular anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, and patient blood management. She is the current Chair of the Gloucestershire Hospitals Transfusion Committee and Clinical Lead for Theatre Blood Conservation.

Dr Scutt is particularly passionate about patient blood management and the optimisation of iron deficiency. Known for her thoughtful and patient-centred approach, Dr Scutt takes care to understand the wider impact of symptoms such as fatigue and low energy on daily life.

As a working mother, she understands the challenges of balancing a busy lifestyle while managing health concerns, and brings both professional expertise and personal insight to supporting patients navigating iron deficiency.

Dr Freya Collings is a Consultant Haematologist at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust with over 15 years’ experience in the diagnosis and treatment of blood disorders. She graduated with Honours from Leicester Warwick Medical School before completing specialist training in Haematology and becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists.

Dr Collings has extensive experience in the investigation and management of iron deficiency and anaemia, alongside a wide range of benign and malignant haematological conditions. She has a particular interest in improving patient pathways and previously led the development of a pre-operative iron infusion service, helping patients optimise their health before surgery.

At Gloucestershire Iron Clinic, Dr Collings provides expert assessment and treatment for patients with iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia, ensuring every patient receives safe, compassionate and high-quality care tailored to their individual needs.