Calderdale and Huddersfield branch
Welcome to the Calderdale and Huddersfield branch. The branch was formed in October 2008 when Huddersfield and Calderdale combined. It is in the early stages of development and aims to support members in the Calderdale and Huddersfield area.
The six members of the executive committee meet every two months and now includes a student member and a health care assistant to give the branch all-round representation.
Branch meetings are held every two monthly on alternate sites, usually in the respective learning centres. Suggestions for topics for future meetings and events are very welcome. One very successful event was recently held at Huddersfield University with a presentation on the RCN's Dignity package to some 40 student nurses. A mail shot to all the branch members was undertaken recently to try to identify topics and interests of members - especially those who are interested in becoming more involved and active within the branch. Responses have been favourable so far. A further mail shot is planned to target members working in the private sector.
Branch executives
- Chair: Katie Brown
- Secretary: Mathew Sidebottom, email: mathew.sidebottom@locala-cic.nhs.uk
- Treasurer: Bronwyn Roberts, email: bronwyn.roberts@hud.ac.uk
- HCA Secretary: Craig Dominique-Smith
- Student member: Melanie Dodd
Regional office support
- RCN Officer: Peta Clark
- RCN Assistant Officers: Nicola Gill Owens, Richard Deacon and Elaine McAvoy
- Administrators: Jill Hargreaves 0113 386 0514 and Susan Worthington 0113 3860510
Future branch events for 2013
- Tuesday 9th April 2013 at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary lecture theatre 6-8pm. Before the meeting there will be a FREE seminar led by Dr Kate Granger, a doctor, palliative care patient and author of 'The Other Side', this will begin at 5pm.
- Tuesday 11th June 2013 at Calderdale Royal Hospital learning centre 6-8pm
- Tuesday 13th August 2013 at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary lecture theatre 6-8pm
- Tuesday 22nd October 2013 at Calderdale Royal Hospital learning centre 6-8pm
- Tuesday 10th December 2013 at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary lecture theatre 6-8pm
Committee meetings will usually be held at 6pm followed by the branch meeting at 6.30pm. If you have any queries, please contact Mathew Sidebottom, email mathew.sidebottom@locala_cic.nhs.uk

