About the Council of Governors
The Council of Governors ensures that the views of members, as well as those of the wider community, are represented appropriately.
The Council of Governors is not responsible for the day-to-day management of the Trust, this responsibility remains with the Trust Board. However the Trust Board ensures the Council of Governors is fully engaged in determining the future plans of the Trust.
The Council comprises of 27 members who are either elected by our staff and public members, or selected to represent the views of the specialist fields in which they work.
If you are interested in learning more about governors or contacting your governor, you can email uhdb.governor@nhs.net.
Governors meetings
If you would like to join the meeting please contact the membership office on uhdb.governor@nhs.net or call 01332 785 440 to register.
Upcoming meetings
Date | Time | Venue |
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26 March 2024 | 3.30pm | Boardroom A/B, Trust HQ, Level 5, Royal Derby Hospital |
28 May 2024 | 3.30pm | Boardroom A/B, Trust HQ, Level 5, Royal Derby Hospital |
30 July 2024 | 3.30pm | Boardroom A/B, Trust HQ, Level 5, Royal Derby Hospital |
24 September 2024 | 3.30pm | Boardroom A/B, Trust HQ, Level 5, Royal Derby Hospital |
26 November 2024 | 3.30pm | Boardroom A/B, Trust HQ, Level 5, Royal Derby Hospital |
28 January 2025 | 3.30pm | Boardroom A/B, Trust HQ, Level 5, Royal Derby Hospital |
25 March 2025 | 3.30pm | Boardroom A/B, Trust HQ, Level 5, Royal Derby Hospital |
Council of Governors chart
Public Governors
Amber Valley & Derbyshire Dales
- View profile of Maura Teager, Governor >
- Gloria Cooke, Governor
South Derbyshire
- View profile of Catherine Devonport, Governor >
- Claire Carter, Governor
Derby City
- View profile of Sharon Conroy, Governor >
- View profile of Valerie Haylett, Governor >
- View profile of Beverley Martin, Governor >
- Karen Bussooa, Governor
- Sheena Appleby, Governor
East Staffordshire
Lichfield and Tamworth
North West Leicestershire & Rest of England
Erewash
Staff Governors
- View profile of Ahmed Haroun (Medical and Dental), Governor >
- Vacant Seat - Non-Medical (Royal Derby Hospital site)
- View profile of Benedicta Ndlovu (Nursing and Midwifery, Royal Derby Site) Governor >
- View profile of David Williams (Allied Health Professional at all other sites), Governor >
- Vacant Seat - Non-Medical (all other sites)
Appointed Governors
Health and Information Talks for members
Health and Information Talks for members are organised by the governors in the Membership Engagement Group.
The aim of the talks is to inform members of the work of the various departments within UHDB; to share best practice for personal healthcare, and to provide information about what is happening at UHDB.
Dr Jessica Beavan, Consultant Stroke Physician, talks about high blood pressure.
Agendas and papers
The Council of Governors meetings are now being held in person. If you would like to attend a meeting please contact the membership office on uhdb.governor@nhs.net for further details and to register.
Meeting etiquette
- The public are invited to ask questions relating to matters of business covered on the agenda. For any questions which cannot be responded to at the meeting, a response will be provided as soon as possible afterwards.