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 Steward (we call them Reps).Local Convenor
West Suffolk Foundation Trust has an elected representative (Local Convenor or Staffside Lead) 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 (Reps) 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 | Sara Bland | sara.bland@wsh.nhs.uk |
| Secretary and Steward | Laura Wilkes | laura.wilkes@wsh.nhs.uk |
| Treasurer | Chris Giles | chris.giles@wsh.nhs.uk |
| Assistant Secretary and Steward | Liz Fox | liz.fox@wsh.nhs.uk |
| Disability Officer | Vacant | |
| Black Members' Officer and Steward | Emmanuel Lorejo | emmanuel.lorejo@wsh.nhs.uk |
| Equalities Rep | Kayleigh Limacher | kayleigh.limacher@wsh.nhs.uk |
| Women's Officer and Steward | Tracy Lee | tracy.lee@wsh.nhs.uk |
| Steward (based at Newmarket Hospital) | Dominic Mangion | dominic.mangion@wsh.nhs.uk |
| Steward (housekeeping) | Miguel Martins | miguel.martins@wsh.nhs.uk |
| Steward | Kevin Nunn | kevin.nunn@suffolkch.nhs.uk |
| Health and Safety Rep and Steward | Jon Hemsley | jon.hemsley@wsh.nhs.uk |