National recognition for colleagues
Subramanian Narayanan has been re-elected (unopposed) as President of the HCSA – the Hospital Doctor’s Union for a further year. Naru has been President of the HCSA for the past three years.
Naru is a Consultant Gynaecologist and has been a member of our Torbay and South Devon family for the last 18 years.
Naru said: “I am honoured to have been a member of the HCSA Council for over 13 years and to serve as its President for another year. It has never been more important to continue to emphasise our role as doctors, ensuring that we put the interests of our patients first
Sharifa Milford Al Hashemy, Interim Joint Head of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, has been nominated for The Diversity Power List for the Inclusive Awards 2025/26. Congratulations Sharifa! It’s great to see your commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity and your leadership in these areas recognised nationally.
The Diversity Power List is produced by the Inclusive Awards and recognises 50 of the most profound champions of inclusion, diversity professionals and Leaders across the UK. Those who make the list are making a positive difference to the lives of others, creating an impact within their industry sector, and showcasing outstanding dedication to their cause.
We are also very proud to have two of our colleagues elected to the UNISON National Executive Committee (NEC). Alison Evans (Staff Side Partnership Lead) has been elected as the female representative while Wendy Walker has been re-elected in the reserved seat (both for the South West region). Wendy has served diligently on UNISON’s NEC for the past two years and following her re-election she will serve for a further two years. Wendy works in our Facilities team and represents and advocates for women in roles at the lower end of agenda for change pay scales.
Celebrating National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day
This month we said a big THANK YOU to the 556 incredible colleagues who make up our Workplace team across our hospitals and community sites, as we celebrated the fourth National Healthcare Estates and Facilities Day.
These are the unsung heroes who keep our spaces clean, safe, and running smoothly—quietly working behind the scenes to support patients, staff, and visitors every single day. From Catering to Portering, Security to Estates, their dedication powers our healthcare system.
Just look at what they’ve achieved this year:
- 601,876 meals served
- 2.5 million linen items processed
- 21,000+ estates jobs completed
- 110,000 portering requests handled
- 13,000+ deep cleans delivered