About us
UNISON is one of Britain’s biggest unions, representing more than 1.3 million members across the UK’s public services. South Western Ambulance & Allied Health Branch covers UNISON members working in the NHS or for private contractors providing public services relating to pre-hopistal care.
Our members include staff working full or part time in South Western Ambulance Service, private and voluntary sectors. Our list of employers include:
- South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust
- Arriva Transport
- Bristol Ambulance
- Care UK
- Devon Doctors
- ERS
- E-Zec Medical
- First Care Ambulance
- Kernow Ambulance
- Mobile Care
- NSL Care Services
- Rapid & Secure
- Servitas
- St John Ambulance
- Vocare
- Wings Ambulance Service
- Plymouth University, Bournemouth University and UWE (paramedic science staff & students)
As well as current employees, SWAAHB also looks after retired members and students, proving that we are stronger together!
We negotiate on behalf of our members for better pay and conditions, help individuals in trouble and campaign for a safer, fairer society.
Latest News
Winter Fuel Grant
There for You has set up a limited fund to help UNISON members. The Winter Fuel Grant programme, will be running until Friday 14 February 2020. To apply for a Winter Fuel Grant: • Print out and complete the short 1-page application form OR • Download forms from our...
2020 Women’s Conference
Registration and enquiries If you want to attend the conference, please contact your branch, who can register you as a delegate or visitor. Venue Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth BH2 5BH If you are interested in attending please contact...
Unison SW Retired Members’ Seminar & AGM – 14 November 2019
SW Retired Members’ Seminar and AGM Thursday 14 November 2019 10.30 am – 3.00 pm The Friends’ Meeting House, Taunton The theme of this year’s Seminar, which will take place in the morning, is “Climate Change”. The programme provides further details. A buffet...
Regional Young Members Weekend, Bristol. 1st – 3rd November.
Our Regional Young Members weekend is designed by young members for young members. It's a residential weekend of workshops, speakers and training events and is open to all UNISON Young Members who want to develop their skills and knowledge in campaigning and...
Unison Surgeries at a Station Near You!
Dave Phillips & Jo Fowles our Assistant Branch Secretaries our visiting stations across the South West. Please see the link below for the initial release of dates. Surgery Banner 2019
LGBT Members Conference 15th-17th November 2019, Bournemouth
The LGBT Members Conference is due to take place 15th – 17th November 2019, in Bournemouth. Further details are contained in the following link: https://www.unison.org.uk/events/2019-lgbt-conference It is a vital opportunity for LGBT members to debate, speak on...
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