Your Student Council

Oliver Lodmore
Chair of Student Council
oliver.lodmore@collegeofparamedics.co.uk

I am a current Second Year Student Paramedic at Liverpool John Moores University and am the representative for the North-West Region. I started my healthcare journey as an A&E Volunteer during COVID, then working as a bank paediatric HCA. I am passionate about empowering students to speak up and raise concerns and believe that enabling them to have a voice is really important for their development and also the professions. I encourage students in the North-West region to get in contact about anything and everything. 

Victoria McGaughey
Vice Chair and North East 
victoria.mcgaughey@collegeofparamedics.co.uk
Originating from Northern Ireland and with over 20 years’ experience working in healthcare, I came to Middlesbrough to study a BSc (Hons) Paramedic Practice at Teesside University in September 2022. 
 
Over the years I have had a wealth of life experience both professional and personal. I have been a voice and advocate for families and professionals alike. Having been involved in service reviews of Health Services, and the Justice System in Northern Ireland, meeting with government ministers, review panels and offering suggestions to affect positive change. 
 
I am dedicated to understanding the needs of students and how to further develop the opportunities and experiences for them. Working within a vast multi-disciplinary team environment for many years has shown me how important every person is in the continued development of professional practice. I aim to bring students’ voices to the forefront of change and develop their future opportunities, education, and careers.

As a married mother of six and mature student I want to show that no time is too late, and no obstacle should stand in your way of professional development.

I wholeheartedly welcome any contact from students. Should you need to reach out, just drop me an email. I am here to be your advocate, supporter and voice.

Joseph Brown
East Midlands
joseph.brown@collegeofparamedics.co.uk

I have been Student Member Representative for the East Midlands since January 2024.    I am a third-year Student Paramedic at the University of Lincoln. I also hold a bank UCA contract with East Midlands Ambulance Service and am an experienced Primary School Teacher and professionally qualified Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor. I have a particular interest in supporting the mental wellbeing of Student Paramedics through outdoor and adventurous activities and am happy for students to contact me with any ideas or issues. 

Isla Black
Scotland
isla.black@collegeofparamedics.co.uk

Hi everyone!  I am Isla, I’m a BSc Paramedic Science student studying at the university of Stirling. I have just been appointed the Scottish student member representative. I am thrilled and honored to have been given this opportunity. I am passionate about creating positive changes. I want to make a difference to as many people's lives as I can both professionally and personally. I want to make things better for future generations, so they hopefully won't face the same struggles as we have. As the Scottish student member representative, I want to get the voices of students from all around the country heard. I want to be an advocate for you all to share your ideas with so I can get those ideas voiced. I hope to be an approachable figure for you all to reach out to. In my time being a student representative, I hope I can strengthen the student voice and make some changes along the way. I am currently part of the 150 leaders' program for healthcare students around the UK. The program is helping me to develop my leadership skills which I feel will be a huge benefit to my role as a student representative. Within my own University I have also been the year representative for the last two years which has already been very rewarding as I have seen changes being implemented to the course and more to come from previous feedback which I gained from my fellow classmates. Outside of being a student paramedic and my various roles involving my degree, I love to keep fit. I take time for myself by going to the gym, rock climbing and running. I love to keep busy and I never back away from a challenge. I am a country girl at heart but now I’ve moved to a bigger city and I’m looking to make some big changes throughout my life. 

Vacant
South East


VACANT

George Christison
South West
george.christison@collegeofparamedics.co.uk

I am the student representative for the South West of England and have been in this position since January 2023. I am a third-year Student Paramedic at Bournemouth University studying at their Lansdowne campus and undertake my placement with South Western Ambulance Service foundation Trust (SWASfT). I have a keen interest in critical care and event medicine, which is why you’d probably find me working at an event on my days off! I am also particularly keen and passionate about supporting students however I can; whether that’s to simply listen to their frustrations or to raise and support their concerns or ideas at executive level. I would love to hear from anyone that wants to get in touch and wishes all the students in the South West, the best with their studies! 

george.christison@collegeofparamedics.co.uk

Alex Wedlake
Wales
alex.wedlake@collegeofparamedics.co.uk
I am a third year Paramedic Science student from Swansea University, who aims to champion diversity in the profession. I have represented young members regionally on national governing bodies in the past and hope to use this experience as a mature student to ensure that different peoples’ needs are met.

I strive to promote the welfare, health, and wellbeing of College members. I aim to be approachable and visible for all members in Wales. I am a strong believer in the link between physical and mental health, and like to run, mountain walk, play football and lift weights.

Victoria Blake
West Midlands
victoria.blake@collegeofparamedics.co.uk
Growing up, I had a love for sport. At the age of five I joined a mini league team in Warrington, a town in the Northwest of England. At the age of 15 I got selected for U16 Northwest RFU squad and from here my interest in sport and activities have continued. I like to keep active when possible and have a particular interest in cyclo-cross. 

After leaving school in 2003, I decided to join the British Army as a Combat Medical Technician, in the Royal Army Medical Corps. This is where I served over sea’s and at home, where I got the opportunity to meet and work with a variety of people, whilst seeing the world.  

Shropshire has been my home for nearly twenty years. I have now returned to full time education as a mature student, with a young family. I have always wanted to help people and I am keen to promote health and wellbeing within the community, so I am excited to be given this opportunity to be part of the student council. I look forward to listening and gathering your input and ideas on ways that this can be improved and to support you with any concerns that you may have.

Rebecca Ault
Yorkshire and the Humber
rebecca.ault@collegeofparamedics.co.uk

I am Becki, the Student Representative for Yorkshire & the Humber and am looking forward to working with the college to continue to enhance the student experience within the profession. I am a current second year student at Sheffield Hallam University completing clinical placements with Yorkshire Ambulance Service. Before studying to become a Paramedic, I originally began studying pharmacy, so have a keen interest in pharmacology within paramedicine. I am always keen to listen to your opinions and thoughts and encourage you to contact me with any enquiries you may have. I believe that it is important to allow students university experiences to be valuable. I also hold a role in SHU's Paramedic Society as the Equality & Diversity Officer and am hoping for collaborative events to be held with other university paramedic societies, allowing many learning and social opportunities for all. 

Billy O’Dee
Military
billy.o'dee@collegeofparamedics.co.uk

I’m Billy O’Dee, and I have the privilege of being your Military Student Representative. Proudly serving as a Royal Air Force Medic, I currently study Paramedic Science BSc at the University of Central Lancashire. Through this unique and privileged position, I envision the establishment of a prosperous and lasting professional relationship between the Armed Forces and civilian counterparts. Whilst we may only occupy this position for a brief period of time, the connections we will forge will continue to support our profession for many years to come. It is a great honour to be selected as the voice for my tri-service cadre. I seek to represent our collective experiences, thoughts, and tribulations in the most open and honest fashion. I am passionate about our unique role in Defence, and believe that the incredible work that we undergo, and the responsibilities we undertake, deserve utmost recognition. We have much to bring to this table. Whilst I serve as the face for our cadre, I intend to be the voice for all. For as long as I am sat at the table, all Military Student Paramedics have a seat. It is, however, not sufficient to be a voice and nothing more. A dog with a bark, but no bite will not inspire change. Following this principle, I will endeavour to provide realistic and tangible solutions to the roadblocks we face. As a RAF Medic, I have worked within a Critical Care Unit at the height of COVID-19, supported the health and deployability of our personnel within Defence Primary Healthcare, developed quality improvement projects, delivered training, and provided medical cover for a range of airfield, military, and sporting activities. Within healthcare, I have worked seamlessly in civilian and military environments, maintaining a high level of flexibility between the two. As a Military Student Paramedic, it is my twofold duty to uphold the core ethos of the RAF, and the code of conduct outlined by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC). My professional interests lie within evidence-based practice, education, and research. I am passionate about the development of the Paramedic role, and I am excited about upcoming advancements – I hope to have a place in its development. In my free time, I enjoy lifting heavy(ish) weights, hiking, country music, camping, reading, playing games and spending time with my girlfriend, Laura.
You can find me on X: @bod.od 

Kian Peek
Eastern
kian.peek@collegeofparamedics.co.uk
I am a second-year Paramedic student, who feels strongly that student welfare and health are extremely important throughout their years of studying. I aim to ensure that every single student in the College gets the best possible experience and support, by attending CPD events, webinars, and sharing other useful resources on mental health and wellbeing.

I have previously stood on committees for football refereeing, as a support worker, youth representative, and vice chairperson. I am an active supporter of the Rainbow Laces campaign which promotes diversity and the LGBTQIA+ within the football industry. 

Daire Mallon
Northern Ireland
daire.mallon@collegeofparamedics.co.uk

I have been the Northern Ireland representative on the student council since January 2024. I am a second year Paramedic Science student at Ulster University and am part of only the second cohort of students to study paramedic science in Northern Ireland. Outside of university, I am a volunteer on the Kinnego Lifeboat on Lough Neagh as a member of Lough Neagh Rescue. I have been active crew on the lifeboat for over 2 years and have experience of working on the Lough in challenging conditions, both day and night, which has given me experience to carry forward to my paramedic training. I am dedicated to ensuring that all students studying paramedic science in Northern Ireland have their voices heard on a national scale. I believe that everyone should have opportunities to develop the paramedic profession and am always happy to be contacted by students with concerns or suggestions that should be brought to the student council. 

Noah Clark
London
noah.clark@collegeofparamedics.co.uk

I am Noah Clark, I am a first-year Student Paramedic at the University of Greenwich. I joined the Student Council as the London Representative in January 2024. I am keen to hear feedback, problems, and ideas from all those throughout the different years. For many of us, the varying experiences in the ambulance service are part of what attracted us to the role, and these varying experiences that everyone has throughout their time studying should be shared and highlighted to improve the experience and learning for future Students and ourselves. If there’s anything you would like to contact me about, please reach out so I can pass on any information so we can improve things for all.