Have you got what it takes to be a Governor?
Being a Governor can be very rewarding and interesting. Governors play a vital role in shaping the future direction of the Trust and the services provided to local communities. Governors represent the interests of the Trust’s membership (which includes staff, patients and local residents) and the wider public. Becoming a Governor is a good way to build your knowledge about what is going on in the Trust and the wider NHS.
Summer 2022 Election
The next round of Governor elections is now under way. There are vacancies in the following constituencies:
Public:
- Harrogate & Surrounding villages
- Knaresborough & East District
- Wetherby & Harewood, and Surrounding areas
- Rest of England
Staff:
- Medical Practitioners
- Non-Clinical
- Nursing & Midwifery
The Notice of Election can be found here
Find out more
If you are interested in becoming a Governor, or you have any queries about the elections (including whether you are eligible to stand), please contact the Corporate Affairs and Membership Manager via email at hdft.membership@nhs.net
Useful documents
- So you are thinking about becoming a Governor (produced by NHS Providers)
- Information for Prospective Governors
Results of Autumn 2021 Elections
The Autumn 2021 round of Governor Elections is now complete, the following candidates have been elected for a period of three years, to serve in the following constituencies:
Public: Harrogate and surrounding villages (two seats) – Tony Doveston and Martin Dennys
Public: Knaresborough and East District (one seat) – Richard Owen-Hughes
Reporting of voting can be found here
Results of Summer 2021 Elections
The candidates elected unopposed were:
Public: Rest of North Yorkshire and York – Ian Barlow
Staff: Other Clinical – Andrew Jackson
Following close of voting on 27 August 2021, the candidates elected were:
Public: Knaresborough and East District – Mary Kelly
Public; Ripon and West District – Donald Coverdale
Contact us
If you require further information on the election process, please contact:
Corporate Affairs and Membership Manager: hdft.membership@nhs.net