About our Council of Governors
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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 and it has been re-constituted to reflect the wider communities served by the merged Trust.
The Council of Governors is not responsible for the day-to-day management of the Trust, this responsibility remains with The 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 41 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.membership@nhs.net or call 01332 785440.
Governors meetings
Due to coronavirus our Council of Governors meetings are being held virtually. If you would like to join the virtual meeting please contact the membership office on uhdb.membership@nhs.net or call 01332 785 440 to register. You will receive instructions to join the meeting via Microsoft Teams.
Upcoming meetings:
- Wednesday 19 May 2021 | 5pm - 7pm
- Wednesday 21 July 2021 | 5pm - 7pm
- Wednesday 22 September 2021 | 5pm - 7pm
- Wednesday 17 November 2021 | 5pm - 7pm
- Wednesday 19 January 2022 | 5pm - 7pm
- Wednesday 16 March 2022 | 5pm - 7pm
Public Governors 2020/21
The register of public members of the Council of Governors from 1 October 2018 is as follows:
Amber Valley
- View profile of Maura Teager, Governor >
- Andrew Loades
Dales and South Derbyshire
- Catherine Devonport
- View profile of Peter Steedman, Governor >
Derby City
- View profile of Beverley Martin, Governor >
- Anne Hinks
- Rita Merrison
- View profile of Valerie Haylett, Governor >
- Ranjit Singh Dhanda
East Staffordshire
Erewash
- Michael Flude
Lichfield and Tamworth
- View profile of Barry Hunt, Governor >
- Denise Baker
- Pam Dhanda
Staff Governors by hospital site
Royal Derby Hospital
- View profile of Samantha Mills, Governor >
- Anne Woodhouse
London Road Community Hospital
Queen’s Hospital Burton
- Susan Williams-Jones
Samuel Johnson and Sir Robert Peel Community Hospitals
- Joy Stretton
Appointed Governors
- Cllr Bernard Peters – Staffordshire County Council
- View profile of Cllr Evonne Williams – Derby County Council >
- Dr Merryl Watkins – Derby and Derbyshire CCG
- Professor Raheela Khan – University of Nottingham
- Professor Judith West – University of Leicester
Agendas and papers
Due to Coronavirus our Council of Governors meetings are being held virtually. If you would like to join the virtual meeting please contact the membership office on uhdb.membership@nhs.net or call 01332 785440 to register. You will receive instructions to join the meeting via Microsoft Teams.
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.
- By joining the live meeting you are agreeing not to record the event for personal or commercial use.