20 June 2017 
Karel Thomas, Executive Director
It is with great sadness that I tell you that one of our treasured colleagues and team mates in the PHES office, Hayley, passed away last Tuesday, 13th June. She was admitted to hospital on 23rd May and despite many tests and investigations, treatment for a number of problems was unsuccessful.
This has come as a huge shock to all of us in the PHES team. Hayley was a cherished colleague and friend. Her endless positivity and beautiful smile lit up our office. Any member who spoke to Hayley, or met her at an event would have been struck by her warmth and willingness to help and we will miss her immensely. It is too soon to say how we will fill the gap she has left and in the short/medium term our small team will support each other to pick up the pieces. We are incredibly lucky to work in a collegial and familial atmosphere and to have the support and understanding of members.
The BUFDG team - taken at the Bath annual conference 2017 (from left to right): Gill, Jen, Amanda, Emma, Rachel, Karel, Matt, Dom and Hayley.
