Voting has opened for the upcoming elections for public governors at the Royal United Hospital in Bath.
Photo courtesy of the RUH
Public governors help to shape the hospital trust’s services and plans for the future.
Voting is open to all of the RUH’s members who signed up for membership before 5pm on 28th July and who live in the following constituencies:
- Mendip
- North Wiltshire
- South Wiltshire
- Rest of England and Wales
As only one candidate put themselves forward for election in North East Somerset, the election for this constituency will be uncontested.
The role of a Governor ensures that the RUH delivers services that meet the needs of patients, carers, staff and local stakeholders, and that the views of local people are heard and fed back to the Board of Directors.
Alison Ryan, Trust Chair, said: “The role of a Public Governor is incredibly important and I would encourage all of our members who are eligible to vote to make sure they do so.
“Governors are the voice of our members and local communities and bring valuable perspectives to our activities to effect real change. This is a really amazing opportunity for you to have your say, so make sure your vote counts.”
RUH Members can vote online here.
Voting is open until 5pm on 14th September 2023 and the results will be announced on the hospital’s website.
If you have any questions, or are unsure whether you are eligible to vote, you can contact the Membership Office on 01225 821262 / 826288 or via email at [email protected].
