Gurch is an international expert on the development of patient-centred care pathways in diabetes, kidney disease, transplantation, and end-of-life care amongst diverse communities. He is Co-Chair of the European Working Party on Organ Donation among Diverse Populations; and a Member of the UK's NICE Guidelines Development Group on Organ Donation.

 

Gurch was recently a member of the Department of Health’s Organ Donation Taskforce. As part of the work of the Taskforce, he was Chair of the Social & Cultural Expert Working Group and undertook a series of individual meetings with the UK’s Faith and Belief Leaders to discuss organ donation.

 

He is a recipient of numerous grants from organisations such as the Department of Health, National Institute for Health Research, Kidney Research UK, Big Lottery Fund, NHS Blood & Transplant and the King’s Fund.

 

Gurch is currently serving as Chairman of the Department of Health’s End-of-Life Care for Advanced Kidney Disease Project Board.

 

In his other ‘life’, Gurch is Chairman of NHS Luton, a Member of the UK Donation Ethics Committee, and a Non-Executive Director of the Human Tissue Authority.