Governor Elections 2025

The results are in!  We would like to congratulate the following candidates who have successfully been elected to the Council of Governors.

• East Coast of Yorkshire – Linda Wild and Jean Flanagan
• Ryedale and East Yorkshire – Sandra Fox and Ian Foxley
• Selby – Wendy Loveday and Peter Morley
• York – Mary Clark and Nick Bosanquet

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Our next Governor Elections will be held in Summer 2026.  Look out for the dates and vacancies in the members newsletter, Membership Matters.

Why become a governor?

• It is an opportunity to support your local hospitals, perhaps giving something back if the NHS has had an impact on your life or those close to you.
• You can make a difference to the care and services provided to patients.
• You can use your existing skills, knowledge and experience to make a positive contribution.
• You can learn more about the health service and your local hospitals.

How much time is involved?

• Governors will tell you they enjoy the role but the time commitment should not be underestimated.
• As well as attending four formal Council meetings a year, there are other things that you will need to get involved in such as attending Council sub-committee/working group meetings and engagement events. Time will also be required to prepare for and read papers provided for each meeting.
• Governors are also expected to reach out into the local communities to encourage wide representation of membership; this may involve using your own networks or attending Trust organised membership and engagement events.
• Attendance at induction and mandatory training and development events will be required to ensure you are kept up to date with what is happening in the NHS and to learn more about the Governor role.
• Meetings take place on weekdays during the day.

Who can stand for election?

We aim to have Governors who are representative of all walks of life; you do not need special skills or qualifications to become an effective Governor. You need to be enthusiastic, committed, and care about your local services. All types of people can become Governors, with the exception of a disqualified person (see attached), but you must:

• Be over the age of 16.
• Be a member of York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
• Live in the geographical area you want to represent.
• Have an interest in the health service.
• Be willing to act in the best interests of the Trust and abide by the values of the Trust and Nolan principles of public life.
• Have good interpersonal skills as you will need to talk to others.

If you are interested in becoming a governor read our booklet Information for Prospective Public Governors, or email yhs-tr.governors@nhs.net.