Branch / North West Branch

Welcome to the branch

We are proud to represent almost 1,000 members, and as such we have split the work of the committee into three areas, all with the committee members supporting them:

  • conference,
  • membership and events
  • support for those working in bands 2 to 6. 

These arrangements support equality and inclusion, and the integration of staff from across all of the organisations in the North West of England. Our aims are to build upon its successful training and development programme by delivering a series of events that are aimed at all levels within the finance community. We have close relationships with the One NHS Finance (ONF) and many of the committee members are closely involved with the ONF programmes of work.

NW HFMA Branch Awards – deadline extended

Please note that the deadline for receipt of entries for this year’s NW HFMA Branch Awards has been extended to Tuesday 14 May. Full details of the Awards and how to enter can be found via the following links:

•    Collaboration Award 2024
•    Finance Team of the Year Award 2024
•    Innovation & Sustainability Award 2024
•    Outstanding Individual Award 2024
•    Sue Rosson Award 2024

North West annual conference 2024

he next North West Branch annual conference is on 6th & 7th June 2024. Book now to secure your place.

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Key contacts

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Chris Harrop

HFMA mentor

Margaret Scott
Margaret Scott

Branch administrator

Nikhil Khashu

Nikhil Khashu

North West Regional Director of Finance and President of North West Branch, NHS England

Carolyn Wood, Chair of North West Branch

Carolyn Wood

Director of Finance and Chair of North West Branch, North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Gayle Wells, Vice Chair North West Branch

Gayle Wells

Operations Director and Vice Chair of North West Branch, Merseyside Internal Audit Agency

Mina Patel, Vice Chair, North West Branch

Mina Patel

Director of Finance and Vice Chair of North West Branch, Northern Care Alliance

What makes the branch unique?

Membership

The branch plans to retain its local membership by delivering a series of in person and virtual events for the finance community. The new band 2–6 Committee will ensure that the voices of our newest members are heard and that they can influence what is delivered locally.

Bands 2 to 6 shadow committee

The shadow committee has been established to engage our Band 2-6 members, deliver value for them and support their development. In 23/24 the shadow committee will be chaired by members of the main branch committee, however it is expected that within two years the shadow committee will be self-directed by Band 2 -6 members. Ideas and engagement from this committee feed into conference, membership and events and main committee as required.

Featured events

Upcoming events in this group.