Members of the public are being invited to stand for election and make a difference as an active member of Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust’s Assembly of Governors.

Governors play a vital role in influencing the future plans of the Trust, including how we can improve the quality of services for our staff and patients. It’s also about having a voice and representing the views and interests of local people. Black Country Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Chair, Jeremy Vanes, said:

“This is the first time that we will be running governor elections as Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. It is an exciting time to join our Assembly of Governors and we would encourage anyone that is passionate about being an advocate for what matters the most to people of the Black Country, with regards to mental health, learning disability and children’s services, to put themselves forward.
 
“If you live within the Black Country, are aged 16 years or over and have an interest in mental health, learning disabilities and children’s services, why not apply to become a governor and help make a difference today!” 
 
Whilst the role of the governor is a voluntary one, the Trust will support, and train those people interested in becoming a governor, to give them the confidence, and skills as well as the right knowledge, to enable them to take on this important role within the Trust.
 
If you are interested in becoming a governor you will need to be a member of Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Becoming a member is free and easy to do- you can visit the website by clicking here. Nominations close 5pm on Monday 6 July 2020.
 
To find out more about being a governor, you can contact the Trust’s membership office on 0121 612 8061 or you can visit blackcountryhealthcare.nhs.uk.