About the Branch
Suffolk Area Health Branch works in partnership to promote and enhance initiatives which benefit staff members and which further UNISON’s policies.
Our Structure
Suffolk Area Health Branch support Unison health care members across Suffolk. Our branch covers a wide area but is structured with a single overall branch committee. We are based at West Suffolk Hospital but we encourage Suffolk Area Health Branch members from any employer to become involved, so please contact us if you are interested in becoming a Unison Rep.Local Convenor
West Suffolk Foundation Trust has an elected representative (Local Convenor) who attends the relevant Joint Negotiating Committee or Joint Staff Forum (known as the Trust Council). This is where your views are put forward to your employer and where negotiation and consultation takes place which may affect your terms and conditions.Stewards
The Branch Stewards represent and protect members’ interests through negotiations and consultations with employers. This includes individual representation when members need us. If you are interested in becoming a Steward please contact the branch.Learning Reps.
The Union Learning Reps (ULRs) at Suffolk Area Health Branch champion the importance of training and development in the workplace. They help individual members arranging learning/ training opportunities and supporting learners on their learning pathway. If you are interested in becoming a ULR please contact the branch.| SAH Branch Committee | Name | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Chair, Education Officer and Steward | Janet Watkins | janet.watkins@wsh.nhs.uk |
| Secretary and Steward | Paul Pearson | paul.pearson@wsh.nhs.uk |
| Treasurer | Chris Giles | chris.giles@wsh.nhs.uk |
| Assistant Secretary, Welfare Officer and Steward | Liz Fox | liz.fox@wsh.nhs.uk |
| Disability Officer and Steward for Community | Charmaine Bannister | charmaine.bannister@wsh.nhs.uk |
| BAME Black Members' Officer and Steward | Emmanuel Lorejo | emmanuel.lorejo@wsh.nhs.uk |
| Communications Officer and Steward | Laura Wilkes | laura.wilkes@wsh.nhs.uk |
| Steward (Theatres) | Janet Jordan | janet,jordan@wsh.nhs.uk |
| Steward (British Association of Occupational Therapy) | Ann Alexander | ann.alexander@wsh.nhs.uk |
| Steward (British Association of Occupational Therapy) | Catrina Wigmore | catrina.wigmore@wsh.nhs.uk |
| Steward (GP Federation) | Sarah Miller | sarah.smiller@suffolkch.nhs.uk |
| Vice Treasurer and Steward (CCG) | Julie Hattrell |
