Council of Governors elections 2024

At Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, our governors play a key role in representing the views of our patient, public and staff members. They make sure our services meet the needs of our patients and members of public.

Thank you to all who have nominated themselves for 2024 elections to the Council of Governors.

Nominations are now closed. The statement of nominated candidates is available on the Election to the Council of Governors website.

Voting

Voting will open on Monday 22 April to Wednesday 15 May 2024.

It is important that your voice is heard and we hope all members will vote in the elections when voting opens.

Results will be announced on Friday 17 May 2024.

Vacancies for governor seats:

• 4 seats in the Guy's and St Thomas' patient class
• 3 seats in the Royal Brompton and Harefield patient class
• 1 seat in the patient carer class
• 6 seats in the public constituency area 1 (around Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals)
• 3 seats in the Guy's and St Thomas' clinical staff class 
• 1 seat in the Royal Brompton and Harefield clinical class 
• 1 seat in the Guy's and St Thomas'  community staff class
• 1 seat in the Royal Brompton and Harefield non-clinical staff class 

All posts will start on Monday 1 July 2024.

Terms of office 

The Trust constitution states that a governor is elected for a period of 3 years, with the opportunity to stand for re-election for a second and final 3-year term

To be eligible to stand for election and/or vote, you must be a member of the Trust before the close of nominations. All members will receive information about how to stand and/or vote for election by email or in the post.

Next elections will be held in Spring 2025.

For more information about governor role and election process, please visit the Election to the Council of Governors website.