Kenny Woods

Kenny Woods began his NHS 24 career in June 2003 as a call handler at Norseman House. He quickly became an active member of UNISON, serving as a steward and playing a key role in the formation of NHS 24’s UNISON branch. Over the years, Kenny has been a strong voice for staff, with over 20 years of service on UNISON’s Scottish Health Committee.

Kenny was appointed Employee Director in 2020 and is a member of the NHS 24 Board. He co-chairs the Area Partnership Forum and is the Vice Chair of Staff Governance, ensuring that staff governance principles are embedded across the organisation and that the voices of staff are heard at the highest level of decision-making.

Outside of NHS 24, Kenny is also a Board Member of the NHS Credit Union, where he serves on the Audit Committee and acts as the Consumer Duty Champion, supporting the union’s commitment to fairness, transparency, and member financial wellbeing.