The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust has over 13,000 members who each help us to achieve our vision of providing ‘Excellent healthcare, improved health for all’.
The views and feedback of our members is vital to support and enhance the work we do across the Trust and it’s their diverse input that helps us to treat patients better.
If you’re interested in becoming a member and helping to make a difference, please click here.
The Trust hosts a number of free events for members including tours of our facilities, health fairs featuring presentations and displays from services across the Trust. Our Foundation Trust governors welcome invitations to speak to local groups who want to find out more about the work of the Trust. Contact the Foundation Trust office to secure your place at any of the below events via email: dgft.foundationmembers@nhs.net or telephone: 01384 321124
| Event | Date | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Members Meeting | 15th October 2026 | Lecture Theatre, Clinical Education Centre, South Block | 4:30pm |
15th October 2026
| Time | Item | Who |
| 4:30pm | Welcome Approval of minutes from Annual Members Meeting October 2025 |
Sir David Nicholson Chair |
| 4.35pm | Highlights of 2025/26 and looking forward | Diane Wake Group Chief Executive |
| 4.50pm | Trust Financial Accounts 2025/26 Receive Final Auditors report |
Chris Walker Director of Finance |
| 5.00pm | Council of Governors update | Alex Giles Public Elected Governor: Stourbridge, Lead Governor |
| 5.10pm | Resolution to accept and acknowledge formal statutory documents | Sir David Nicholson Chair |
| 5.15pm | Q&A | Sir David Nicholson Chair |
| 5.25pm | Annual Members Meeting close | Sir David Nicholson Chair |
| 5.30pm | Behind the Scenes visits to:
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Minutes and information from Annual Members Meetings can be found below
Minutes and transcripts
Agenda and Meeting Papers – 15 October 2026
(For minutes of meetings held before 2025, please contact the Foundation Trust Office at dgft.foundationmembers@nhs.net)
How old do you have to be to become a Member?
The minimum age is 14 for The Dudley Group, and 16 to become a Governor, there is no maximum age.
Is there a charge for becoming a Member?
No, there is no cost involved in joining as a Member.
Who can become a Member?
Staff of our partner organisations who work with us, on our hospital sites.
Anyone who is 14 and over can become a Member, if they live in our constituency areas.
Our staff (The Dudley Group staff are automatically a member unless they choose not to be.)
What role would I play as a Member?
You have the option of being involved in specific issues in which you have particular interests
You will be consulted about our plans for future healthcare services and hospital facilities
You will receive regular communications from the Trust about its activities
You will be invited to open days, events and tours to learn more about the Trust and its services
You are eligible to vote in elections for the Council of Governors
You are eligible to stand for election as a Governor
What does becoming a Member involve?
Passive
Active
As part of the Council of Governors
How do I update my membership details?
If you are a Member of our Trust, we want you to tell us how involved you want to be and what activities you would like to be involved with or if you wish to inform us about a change of address. Please click here to update your details.