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Notice of Council of Governors elections 2025
Notice is hereby given that elections will be held for the Council of Governors for The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust.
Elections are to be held for the following number of Governors in the following constituencies and classes:
Constituency, class and seats
- Public – Camden
Seats – 2 - Public – Rest of England & Wales
Seats – 1 - Student
Seats – 1
To stand for election you must be a member of The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust within the constituency and class for which you wish to stand as a candidate.
Nominations may be completed online or returned by email or post.
Completed nominations must be received by the Returning Officer no later than 5pm on Wednesday 19 March 2025. This election process is being run by UK Engage on behalf of The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust.
You can post the nomination form to: Returning Officer, UK Engage, Image House, 10 Acorn Business Park, Heaton Lane, Stockport SK4 1AS
Timetable for 2025 elections
- Publication of Notice of Election
- Monday 3 March 2025
- Deadline for Receipt of Nominations
- Wednesday 19 March 2025
- Publication of Statement of Nominations
- Thursday 20 March 2025
- Deadline for Candidate Withdrawals
- Monday 24 March 2025
- Notice of Poll / Issue of Ballot Packs
- Thursday 3 April 2025
- Close of Poll
- 5pm Wednesday 30 April 2025
- Declaration of Result
- Thursday 1 May 2025
Why become a Governor?
Message from Kathy Elliott, Lead Governor.
“The Governor role is a unique governance position, conducted by volunteers. Public Governors are elected by members. Staff Governors are also elected. Stakeholder Governors are put forward by the stakeholder group or organisation that they are representing.
For me, ‘the core of the role’ is holding the Board to account – asking the questions that an interested member of the public might ask. It is adding a layer of public scrutiny to the work of NHS Foundation Trusts.
Governors all have a deep interest in the work of the Tavistock and Portman. They bring different interests and experiences to their role. Our Governors are the guardians of our mission and values, and they help us achieve our objectives.”