Solnt NHS Trust: Council of Governors

Solent NHS Trust is looking for potential Governors who want to get involved in the organisation, as it looks to become a Foundation Trust in 2013.

The Council of Governors are people elected by their members to represent their views and interests. The Governors, will be elected for three years, and will help set the strategic
direction of the Trust and will work with the Board of Directors to ensure that the Trust is a success and behaves in a way that is consistent with its constitution and objectives.

To do this it is responsible for appointing the Chairman and Non Executive Directors on the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has responsibility for the day to day management of the Trust. The Council of Governors has a major role in advising on the future of the Trust’s services, making sure that they meet the needs of local people.

How do I become a Governor?
You need to be a member of Solent NHS Trust and over 16 years old. If you would like further information please contact the membership team on 023 8060 8889. To become a member of the Trust please visit our website and complete the online application form at www.solent.nhs.uk/membership.

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Solent NHS Trust is looking for members

We all have opinions about what we expect from services and your views are important, and as a member you will have the opportunity to have your say.

The larger and more involved our membership, and the more closely it refl ects the diff erentcommunities we treat as patients, the better. We need as many interested people as possible to join us – and we’d love you to be one of them.

We value the contribution made by our patients and public and we aim to involve you as much as we can in the work we do. There are many ways you can get more involved in your local community service and make a real diff erence in your community.

Membership is free and open to everyone over the age of 14 living in Hampshire.

By becoming a member you can:

• have a say in what we do
• be consulted on our future plans for services and the Trust
• receive regular information about what we do
• elect and stand as a Governors
• come along to FREE health events

Join us today – it’s quick and easy and it won’t cost you a penny. Simply complete the online form or call us on 023 8060 8889.