Council of Governors
The Council of Governors gather the views of the hospital's members to give them a voice at the highest level of the organisation. The governors also work closely with the Trust Board to influence decision making and ensure all services are continually improving.
There are 33 Governors in total who make up the Council:
- 13 represent the public
- 7 represent patients
- 6 represent our staff
- 7 represent key organisations we work with
The Council of Governors meets formally four times a year but their work involves more than that. Individual Governors are involved in Trust committees and working groups and also input into specific projects where their particular expertise or perspective is valuable.
Individual Governors seek the views of members to canvass opinions on significant issues and report back on decisions made.
Other statutory duties of the Council of Governors include:
- Appointing Non-Executive Directors, including the Trust Chairman
- Determining the remuneration of the Chair and Non-Executive Directors
- Approving the appointment or removal of the Trust's auditor.
The Council of Governors provides an opportunity for patients, the public and staff to influence the way their hospitals are run which is what being an NHS Foundation Trust is all about.
Council of Governors Meetings
The Council of Governors meets regularly throughout the year. The dates for these meetings held in public are published below. The agenda and meeting papers are posted online before each meeting and can be accessed by clicking on the relevant link below.
Members of the public are invited to observe meetings of the Council of Governors, venue details can be found on the relevant meeting agenda.
Council of Governors Meeting Dates 2024
Click the below links for the relevant months
