Find out about making a difference as a local NHS governor

Members of the public are invited to join upcoming workshops to find out how they can make a difference as a governor at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT).

Governors act as ambassadors for EPUT and represent the views of local communities, providing the support and challenge of a critical friend to its board of directors.

Elections to governor roles at EPUT are being held this summer, and the Trust is holding a series of workshops in April and May for the public to find out more about the role.

Anyone interested in nominating themselves as a governor must first become a member of the Trust, further details of which can be found on the EPUT website.

Elections will take place in the summer for positions in mid and south Essex; west Essex, Hertfordshire and the rest of England; and north east Essex and Suffolk.

Hattie Llewelyn-Davies, EPUT Chair, said: “Governors play a crucial role in connecting our Trust with the communities it serves, as well as representing the voices of our members, patients, and staff in decisions and changes which take place at EPUT.

“If you are passionate about making a difference in your local community then please join one of our upcoming workshops to find out more.”

Further details about workshops can be found on EPUT’s website. To book, please email epunft.membership@nhs.net or call 01268 739 739.