Make a difference with “rewarding” role

AN NHS trust which provides mental health, learning disability and a range of community services is encouraging people of all walks of life to put themselves forward as governors.

Nominations to Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust’s council of governors will open on Tuesday, September 19, with six patient governor and four carer governor seats for mental health, specialist services and community services up for election.

There are also two public governor seats for North Lincolnshire and two public governor seats for Doncaster, with one seat up for grabs in the Rest of England area.

Lead governor Jo Cox said: “Being a governor is a very rewarding role helping to ensure that our trust is rooted in its rich and diverse community and responds to community needs.

“If you are aged 16 years and over and passionate about your NHS, then please put yourself forward as a governor.”

RDaSH chair Kathryn Lavery added: “There are no specific qualifications required to become a governor, other than a genuine enthusiasm to make a difference and a passion for doing things better.”People wanting to know more can join two online briefing sessions on Microsoft Teams on Monday, September 25 at 1 to 2pm, and on Tuesday, September 26 from 4 to 5pm.

To register for a session email [email protected] or contact Sue Black on 07929 656113.

More information and nominations forms will be available from Tuesday, September 19 by visiting the website www.cesvotes.com/RDASH2023.

Further details can be found on www.rdash.nhs.uk - search for 'election news'.