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Our national helpline is open until midnight weekdays, and 4pm on Saturdays.
Times vary around holiday periods.

We are the Largest trade union within the UK with over 3250 members in our branch alone!

UNISON provide a wide range of learning and development opportunities for our members

About Us

Welcome to the website of the South Western Ambulance & Allied Health Branch (SWAAHB) of UNISON.

We're the biggest trade union representing, campaigning and negotiating for workers across the NHS and private contractors. Our members include staff working full or part time in South Western Ambulance Service, private and voluntary sectors.

Our Members

UNISON members are people working in the public services, for private contractors providing public services and the essential utilities. They include frontline staff and managers working full or part time in local authorities, the NHS, the police service, colleges and schools, the electricity, gas and water industries,transport and the voluntary sector.

Our Stewards

We have a team of accredited local representatives made up of workers across both trusts and private employers. Are you interested in helping your colleagues at work? Contact Us for more information.

Our Campaign

UNISON campaigns and lobbies on key issues affecting our members and the public at large. We’re working to protect and improve public services, win equal pay and employment rights for everyone, improve safety in the workplace and end discrimination and harassment at work.

If you're in a union, you're never alone.

The NHS and its private contractors continue to be under immense pressure to deliver on a tight budget. That means pressure on staff. There has never been a more important time to ensure that your concerns are heard. By joining a union you are being part of that collective voice.

Why Join?

Each of our 3250+ members has their own reasons for joining UNISON.
But every one receives our help and support.

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For you at work and your family at home

Financial Help

and debt advice in times of need

Support

for you and your family

Discounts

including money off cars and holidays

Helpline

Our helpline is open until midnight weekdays and 4pm on Saturdays

Learning & Development

to help develop your career

3250

Members

20

Workplaces

45

Representatives

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The Team

We have a team of accredited local representatives made up of workers across the branch.
Are you interested in helping your colleagues at work? Contact us for more information.

Glenn Birtwisle

 Devon Air Ambulance Trust

 Tiverton Ambulance Station

  • Steward

    • Martin Campbell

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Paignton Ambulance Station

  • Accredited Steward
  • Health & Safety Representative

    • Richard Gardner

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     SWAST South Clinical Hub (Exeter) EOC

    Robin Hughes

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     SWAST North Clinical Hub (Bristol)

  • Branch Secretary
  • Accredited Steward

    • Thomas Brown

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Bournemouth Ambulance Station

    Clare Lunk

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

  • Asst Branch Secretary
  • Membership Officer
  • Education Co-Ordinator
  • Accredited Steward

    • Emma Robinson

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     SWAST North Clinical Hub (Bristol)

  • Asst Branch Secretary
  • Accredited Steward
  • Health & Safety Representative

    • Jacky Owen

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     SWAST South Clinical Hub (Exeter) EOC

  • Asst Branch Secretary
  • Membership Officer
  • Accredited Steward

    • Adrian House

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Swindon Ambulance Station

  • Health & Safety Representative

    • Shane Clark

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Staverton Ambulance Station

  • Accredited Steward

    • Mike Barnard

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     SWAST South Clinical Hub (Exeter) EOC

  • Branch Treasurer
  • LGBT+ Officer
  • Accredited Steward

    • Alice Foxen

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Bournemouth Ambulance Station

  • Branch H&S Officer
  • Accredited Steward
  • Health & Safety Representative

    • Garry Cornelius-Dodds

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     East Devon Operations Centre (SWASFT) EDOC

  • Branch Auditor
  • Accredited Steward

    • George Fidler

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Bournemouth Ambulance Station

  • Communications Officer
  • Branch Auditor
  • Accredited Steward

    • Gina Sawyer

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Bideford Ambulance Station

  • Accredited Steward
  • Health & Safety Representative

    • Gordon Bailey

  • Retired Members Officer

    • Grace Smith

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Barnstaple Ambulance Station

  • Equalities Officer
  • Accredited Steward

    • Karen Holdsworth-Cannon

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     SWAST South Clinical Hub (Exeter) EOC

  • Black Members Officer
  • Steward

    • Kimberly Price

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Staverton Ambulance Station

  • Womens Officer
  • Welfare Officer
  • Health & Safety Representative

    • Peter Hallett

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Frome Ambulance Station

  • Environmental Officer
  • Accredited Steward

    • Phil Turner

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Axminster Ambulance Station

  • Disabilities Officer
  • Accredited Steward
  • Health & Safety Representative

    • Andrew Tomlinson

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Swindon Ambulance Station

  • Health & Safety Representative
  • Health & Safety Representative

    • Andrew Cottey

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Bridgwater Ambulance Station

  • Accredited Steward
  • Health & Safety Representative

    • Darren Thomas

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Bodmin Ambulance Station

  • Accredited Steward
  • Health & Safety Representative

    • Geoffrey Dudley-Prout

     East Devon Operations Centre (SWASFT) EDOC

  • Accredited Steward

    • Isobel Holloway

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     SWAST North Clinical Hub (Bristol)

  • Accredited Steward

    • Lisa Page

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Ilminster Ambulance Station

  • Accredited Steward

    • Lloyd Morris

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Resilience Building (NBOC)

  • Accredited Steward

    • Maggie Barnden

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Bude Ambulance Station

  • Accredited Steward

    • Michael Thorman

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Yeovil Ambulance Station

  • Accredited Steward

    • Rebecca Holman

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Bodmin Ambulance Station

  • UNISON Learning Representative
  • Accredited Steward

    • Steve Gazzard

  • Retired Members Secretary

    • Thomas Boyling

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Brixham Ambulance Station

  • Health & Safety Representative

    • Tom Louis

  • Retired Members Secretary

    • George Penfold

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Staverton Ambulance Station

  • Steward

    • George Wills

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     East Devon Operations Centre (SWASFT) EDOC

  • Steward

    • Gerard Murray

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Stroud Ambulance Station

  • Steward

    • Hannah Lindner

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Bournemouth Ambulance Station

  • Steward

    • Katy Ianson

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Dorchester Ambulance Station

  • Accredited Steward

    • Lucy Smith

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Bodmin Ambulance Station

  • Accredited Steward

    • Simon Caunter

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     Torquay Ambulance Station

  • Accredited Steward

    • Tom Staple

     Bridport Ambulance Station

  • Accredited Steward

    • Darko Savicevic

     South Western Ambulance Svces NHS Foundation Trust

     SWAST South Clinical Hub (Exeter) EOC

  • Steward

    • Sophie Giltinan

     Almondsbury Ambulance Station

  • Steward

    • Contact Us

    unison@swast.nhs.uk

    07990858903

    UNISON South Western Ambulance & Allied Health Branch
    UNISON Office, South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Abbey Court Eagle Way Exeter, EX2 7HY

    Contact Us