Not just a thought team

Members of the Project Team

Susan Gunson

Sue Gunson is a nurse with 34 years’ experience in the NHS with 16 years in a senior safeguarding role. Sue’s role on the Not just a thought … project is to ensure that the elements of the project are shared widely as best practice for professionals engaging with children and young people. Contact details

Cristina Vasilica

I am a researcher in digital health at the University of Salford. I am passionate about co-development and public engagement using emerging technologies. My work was recognised with awards, such as innovation champion for best use of social media. I was excited to bounce my “thoughts” to “Not Just A Thought”, whilst learning about abuse […]

Donna Peach

Donna is a lecturer in social work and critical social psychologist. She has adored being the project manager of this amazing co-produced communication model. The process has reconfirmed the importance of listening equally to children, young people and practitioners. The learning continues, so do get in touch. Contact details

Deana Bates

Deana has worked in the Emergency Department at North Manchester General Hospital for 20 years as a medical secretary and PA to Prof. Andrew Rowland, and is a member of the project team. A key advocate for the rights of children and young people Deana has a particular interest in the project; believing it is […]

Andrew Rowland

Andrew is Consultant in Children’s Emergency Medicine in Manchester and Honorary Professor at Salford University. Andrew is a member of the Board of Directors of M’Lop Tapang in Cambodia and is a Trustee of the SicKids charity in the UK. In 2016 Andrew was awarded the Pol Roger Prize for his Churchill Fellowship report, Living […]