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The Western Region Association of Nurses United Kingdom (WRAN-UK) is a non-political, non-denominational, and non-profit making charitable association. Therefore all executive and non-executive positions are voluntary with no expected remuneration or reward.
Mission Statement
WRAN-UK shall aim to unite, support, progress and uphold our heritage in the bond of love.
Greetings: We Care
Response: With passion
Our core objectives
- Share knowledge and expertise among members for personal and professional development.
- Socialize and network in support of each other as members of the association, fraternizing with members in close geographical area.
- Support members during crises-infirmity, unforeseen circumstances including Bereavement (parents, spouse/partner and member) illness.
Our ethos
- To promote unity and friendship through support for individual members for career and professional developmental activities in the UK and abroad.
- To provide crises support for members during infirmity, bereavement and other emergencies.
Who we are
The association was founded in June 2013 as Sekondi Takoradi Association of Nurses and changed to WRAN-UK during the first Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Sheffield City, UK on 6th July 2014. The name change was aimed at embracing all professional nurses trained in Ghana or abroad as well as those who lived or worked in the Western region of Ghana.
Furthermore, the association embraces all professional nurses who have genuine interest in investing their time and resources in raising the standard of nursing training and the health services of the Western region in general.
Membership
- Full membership shall be extended to nurses trained in Sekondi Nurses Training College (NTC) as well as those who worked or are native of the western region. Also individuals who are interested in the cause of the Association.
- Members shall achieve 75% attendance per year. Members short of the recommended attendance record shall receive reminders.
- Summary withdrawal of membership shall be applied with no benefits when less than 50% attendance is achieved. Individual considerations shall apply.
- Full members are entitled to full contributions of the association and have rights to vote. This shall be subject to member being compliant with dues payment meeting attendance and other social events.
- Members shall be levied with dues payment once a month in addition to other contributions. Please note that all levies are not refundable.
- Summary withdrawal of membership shall be applied when a member has up to six months outstanding dues with no benefit.
Welcome to WRAN-UK website
Hello viewers my name is Charles Quist co-founder and current chairman of WRAN-UK. Welcome to our website where you can navigate through the “Home” button to read our constitution and what the association stands for. Our gallery which is beautifully presented with pictures and videos of several events and activities of WRAN-UK. Our aim, objectives and history of WRAN-UK. We have been in existence for almost 7 years now. The association is made up of professional nurses from western region of Ghana and other nurses who have been trained here in UK and support our cause and ambitions.
Our prime objective of forming the association is to..
7 years of Love, care and supporting one another.
Meet our experience management
Mr Charles Quist
Chairman
Ms Winifred Yeboah
1st Vice Chairperson- North Region
Mrs Winifred Ohene-Kissi
1st Vice Chairperson- South Region
Mrs Matilda Moore
General Treasurer
Our Appeal
The problems we face today in addressing expected health outcomes irrespective of ones country whether developed or developing are quite complex and multifaceted. So, we extend an invitation to all individuals and philanthropist around the world who are interested in our cause for assistance. We can only succeed by working synergistically in building safe and happy communities here in the U.K. and abroad.
What our members say
Love and Friendship
The love, friendship, respect and family- like attitude of members gives one a sense of belonging and comfort in happy times as well as sad times. I pledge my allegiance to be faithful to the Association to move its vision further and to make a greater impact in the UK, Ghana and the World. Thanks
Care and Support
Being a foundation member of WRAN, I have benefited hugely from the association. When I lost my dad and mum, WRAN has been there to comfort and supported me. In times when I have been ill, WRAN has always been there to comfort and consoled me. WRAN is like a family to me.
Leadership and Network
WRAN UK has broadened my scope of leadership and network with other associations and acquaintances; most especially in the context of Diaspora and Ghanaian community affairs, Interactions of WRAN-UK members has contributed positively and proved successful especially for career development.
