The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is inviting its members and staff to stand for election to become a Trust governor and be involved in shaping the future of healthcare in Dudley.
Elections are open for vacancies in the public constituencies of North Dudley and Central Dudley and the staff constituency of Allied Health Professionals, Pharmacy and Healthcare Scientists.

Anyone who is a foundation trust member is eligible to stand for election and the Trust is encouraging its 20,000 members to consider becoming actively involved in the Council of Governors.
Governors provide a vital link between the hospitals and the communities who use the Trust’s services.

“Standing for election is a great opportunity for patients, their partners and carers to improve standards of care and to influence how we provide healthcare in the Trust,” says The Dudley Group’s chair Sir David Nicholson.

“Governors can be a voice for staff or a particular community and advocate for positive change by sharing that voice with the board of directors.”

To find out more about being a governor and to complete your nomination form online visit:
www.cesvotes.com/Dudley2025 Or, for a printed nomination form, please call CIVICA Election Services on 0208 889 9203 or email ftnominationenquiries@cesvotes.com

Nominations will close at 5pm on Thursday 23 October 2025.

The Trust invites you to attend a governor information session to learn more about this fantastic opportunity. Sessions will be held online via Microsoft Teams on:
• 13th October – 4.30pm to 5pm
• 20th October – 12.30pm to 1.00pm

For more information or to register for a session, please contact the Foundation Trust Office at 01384 321124 / dgft.foundationmembers@nhs.net