Council of Governors

The Council of Governors plays an important role in the successful running of the Trust.

They are responsible for ensuring that our services and overall direction relate to the needs of the local communities that we serve.

Our governors:

Hold the non-executive directors individually and collectively to account for the performance of the board of directors
Represent the interests of the membership of the Trust and the interests of the public
Comply with the NHS Foundation Trust Code of Governance.

If you are interested in becoming a member or a governor, get in touch via
sc-tr.membership@nhs.net.

Elections in several constituencies will open on Friday 22 February and close at 5pm on Thursday, 14 March 2019.

Eligible members will be contacted via mail or post to put forward their vote.

More information about the election is available here.

The election process is being run by the Electoral Reform Service. See our formal notice of poll and view the statement of nominated candidates here.

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust (SCFT) has started the process of renewing its Council of Governors.

The council was first formed in 2015 as the organisation achieved Foundation Trust status.

Governors serve set terms once they are elected to represent local areas following a public vote.

Future meetings

	Wednesday 20 March 2019 5.30pm – 8pm - Joint Council of Governors and Board of Directors Meeting J1 Boardroom, Brighton General Hospital BN2 3EW
	Tuesday 25 June 2019 4.30pm – 7pm J1 Boardroom, Brighton General Hospital BN2 3EW
	Wednesday 11 September 2019 Time TBC - Joint Council of Governors and Board of Directors Meeting followed by Annual Members Meeting Venue TBC
	Tuesday 10 December 2019 4.30pm – 7pm J1 Boardroom, Brighton General Hospital BN2 3EW
	Tuesday 17 March 2020 4.30pm – 7pm - Joint Council of Governors and Board of Directors Meeting J1 Boardroom, Brighton General Hospital BN2 3EW

Previous meetings

Wednesday 5 December 2018

Agenda

Draft Minutes

Monday 17 September 2018

Agenda

Minutes

Public Governors

Adur (1 seat): Martin Osment
Arun (2 seats): David McGill and one vacant seat
Brighton & Hove (3 seats): Stan Pearce standing for re-election and two vacant seats
Chichester (2 seats): Two vacant seats
Crawley (1 seat): Ratnam Nadarajah
High Weald Lewes and Havens (2 seats): Tim Sayers and one vacant seat
Horsham (2 seats): Lilian Bold standing for re-election and one vacant seat
Mid Sussex (1 seat): Edward Belsey standing for re-election
Worthing (1 seat): One vacant seat

Staff Governors

Nurses and Healthcare Assistants (2 seats): Ngaire Cox standing for re-election and one vacant seat
Doctors and Dentists (1 seat): One vacant seat
Support Staff (1seat): Anita Sturdey
Allied Health Professionals and Therapists (1 seat): Richard Gorf

Stan Pearce
Brighton & Hove

"The role of Governor is important because it makes the connection between the Board and the Public we represent"

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Edward Belsey
Mid Sussex

"What I like about Sussex Community is that it spans all of Sussex, we are in every surgery and in the lives of so many patients, young and elderly alike"

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