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The following individuals have been elected unopposed to the BDA Trade Union NEC:

Scotland – Vicky Bennett

Northern Ireland- Rachael Hawthorne

England – Hazel Cheung

England – Katrina Evans

Non NHS – Ellie Grove

Disabled member – Martin Jones

Dietetic Support Worker – Karen Smith

Young member – Katherine Igbidashian


The results of the contested seat are as follows:

Non-NHS seat:

Ellie Grove  652   59.96%   ELECTED

Sadie Bailey 436  40.04%


A copy of the scrutineers' report may be found here.

The term of office begins on 1 January 2021 and runs for three years.

The three vacant seats for LGBT+ member, member representing Wales and BAME member will be advertised for co-option shortly.