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    May 2023

    Last Updated: 28/05/2023
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    Nominations for Harrogate hospital trust governor elections open

    by Calvin Robinson Chief Reporter

    | 28 May, 2023
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    Harrogate District Hospital.

    Nominations have opened to elect governors to Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.

    The trust are seeking nominations from members of the public who are interested in representing three constituencies in Harrogate and surrounding villages;  Wetherby & Harewood, Alwoodley, Adel & Wharfedale, and Otley and Yeadon; and Ripon & West District.

    Currently, the Council of Governors comprises 26 governors, consisting of 14 public members, six staff classes, and six partner/stakeholder organisations, such as North Yorkshire Council.

    Governors provide a vital link between the public, staff and partner organisations, representing the views and interests of local people and making sure they are considered by the trust’s board of directors.

    Sarah Armstrong, chair of the trust, said: 

    “Our governors play an essential role, providing a bridge between our members, our community and our Board. They help shape our Trust’s future direction and the services we provide.
    “Governors serve a term of three years and have key responsibilities including liaising with the Board of Directors and collectively holding them to account for the performance of the Trust.
    “They are involved in the appointment of the Non-Executive Directors on the Board of Directors, and helping us to develop our membership.
    “They are also responsible for regularly feeding back information about our Trust, its vision and its performance to the constituencies and stakeholder organisations that elected and/or nominated them.
    “HDFT is committed to providing the best possible healthcare service for our community and we have a number of exciting projects over the next few years which will help us to further improve on the service we offer. It is an exciting time for our Trust and we would love to hear from anyone interested in becoming a governor.”





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    Nominations close on Monday, June 5, and elections will open on Friday, June 23, when voting packs will be dispatched to members.

    The final day of voting will be Thursday, July 13, with declaration of results taking place on Friday, July 14.

    Anyone interested in standing can obtain more information and a nomination form by visiting www.cesvotes.com/hdft2023, calling 0208 889 9203 or emailing ftnominationenquiries@cesvotes.com.

    To be eligible to stand in the elections, nominees need to be over 16, reside in the constituency they wish to represent and be a member of the Trust. It is free to join and an application form is available on the trust’s website.