Published on: 18 January 2022

Please note that the deadline for submitting nominations for this round of governor elections has now passed. If you are interested in becoming a governor in the future, visit our become a Trust governor page.

Are you interested in local NHS services and passionate about your community? Why not become a Derbyshire Healthcare Governor? Nominations are open from 19 January until 7 February 2022.

We are looking for members of the public who are motivated, enthusiastic and willing to engage with their local community to stand in our governor elections for:

  • Amber Valley
  • Bolsover and North East Derbyshire
  • Chesterfield
  • Derby City East
  • Derby City West
  • Erewash
  • South Derbyshire
  • Rest of England

As a governor you will:

  • Act as an ambassador for the Trust
  •  Hold non-executive directors to account for the Trust’s performance
  • Represent the interests and views of local members
  • Attend the Council of Governors meetings

If you are interested, firstly you must be a member of Derbyshire Healthcare NHS FoundationTrust and over the age of 16 – you can do this online on the Trust’s website.

You can submit your nomination in the following ways:

  1. Via our online portal, upload your election statement and photo and get instant confirmation. Please go to www.cesvotes.com/DHFT2022
  2. email: ftnominationenquiries@cesvotes.com
  3. telephone:0208 889 9203
  4. text: 2FT DH and your name and address to 88802.

Download and view the Notice of Election.

Further information can be found on the 'become a Trust governor' page. You can also email dhcft.membership@nhs.net or call us on 01332 623723.