Foundation Trusts have a Council of Governors which is made up of appointed governors and elected public and staff governors.

With the support of our members, our governors ensure our work is in keeping with our values, meeting the needs of our local residents and supporting all who use our services to make us successful.

If you would like more information about the Council of Governors please contact the Trust Secretary, Suki Chandler on suki.chandler@nhs.net.

If you are aged 16 years or over and a Foundation Trust member, you can put yourself forward to become a governor.

Nominations for the following 9 public governor vacancies closed on Thursday 3 October 2024:

  • Kingston – 5 vacancies
  • Richmond – 1 vacancy
  • Elmbridge – 1 vacancy
  • Merton – 1 vacancy
  • Sutton – 1 vacancy

Voting opened on Friday 25 October 2024 and closes at 5pm on Tuesday 19 November 2024.

To vote in the Council of Governors elections, individuals need to be signed up as a Foundation Trust member prior to the closing date for nominations.

Results of the Council of Governor elections will be declared on Wednesday 20 November 2024.