Dr Katie Petty Saphon

Chief Executive

Dr Katie Petty-Saphon is the Chief Executive of the University Hospital Association. The team she heads also runs membership organisations across health in higher education, as well as the Association of Dental Hospitals.

Dr Rachel Chall

Senior Policy Officer

Rachel provides policy support to the Medical Directors Group.

Dr Chris Fassnidge

Senior Policy Officer

Chris provides policy support to the R&D Directors Group.

Roisin McCallion

Policy Officer

Roisin provides policy support to the Finance Directors Group.

Fahmida Yasmin

Senior Projects and Communications Officer

Fahmida oversees communications matters at UHA and is the main press contact.

Recent News

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Letter to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care: Urgent resolution needed to avoid further strikes

20th February 2023

Letter to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care: Urgent resolution needed to avoid further strikes

This letter from the UHA Chief Nursing Officers Group to Steve Barclay outlines the overall impact of the recent industrial…

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Queen Elizabeth II: a statement from the University Hospital Association

12th September 2022

Queen Elizabeth II: a statement from the University Hospital Association

It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We reflect on…

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