Dr Kathryn Owen

Dr Kathryn Owen is the Ulster Unionist Party's Assembly candidate for Belfast South and Mid Down in the 2027 Northern Ireland Assembly election. Living in Saintfield, Kathryn has longstanding connections across the constituency, having attended Hunter House College, studied at Queen's University Belfast and worked at Belfast City Hospital.

A former member of the Royal Air Force, Kathryn has a professional background in healthcare and public health. Her experience has given her a firsthand understanding of the pressures facing frontline services, the importance of supporting staff and the need to deliver better health outcomes for patients and their families.

Kathryn previously served as a councillor for Rowallane from 2019 to 2022, representing local communities. Her local government experience reinforced her belief that effective representation starts with listening, being accessible, and delivering practical solutions.

A committed Ulster Unionist, Kathryn believes in positive, confident and constructive unionism that strengthens Northern Ireland's place within the United Kingdom through effective government, political stability and strong public services. She is particularly passionate about improving health outcomes, including better access to GP services and reducing hospital waiting lists, alongside improving local infrastructure, supporting schools and families, and creating opportunities for future generations across Belfast South and Mid Down.

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 07404 289510