Governors
- Governor Elections
Are you interested in representng Makerfield as a Governor for WWL?
2023 Council of Governors Elections
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is currently holding elections to its Council of Governors. As a member, you are invited by the Trust to consider standing as a candidate.
Why should you consider becoming a Governor?
Being a Governor is a very rewarding and interesting role. Governors play a vital role in shaping the future direction of the Trust and the services provided to local communities. Governors represent the interests of the Trust’s membership which includes staff, patients, local residents, and the wider public. Becoming a Governor is a great way to expand your knowledge regarding what is going on in the Trust and the wider NHS.
How to stand as a candidate
You can complete the form online at www.cesvotes.com/wwl2023
For any help completing the form please call 020 8889 9203.
Further information events
Our WWL Governors and staff are hosting Governor insight events to provide further information about the role, opportunities available to Governors and to answer any questions you may have:- Thursday 2 February 2023 at 10.30am until 12pm Members Event
WWL Clinical Research Hub
Queens Road
Ashton In Makerfield
Wigan
WN4 8LB
Please note we have limited availability for this event
- Monday 6 February 2023, Video Conference Event via MS Teams, 11.45am until 1.15pm
If you wish to attend either of the information events or have any queries, please do not hesitate to call:
01942 822186. Alternatively you may email members@wwl.nhs.ukELECTION STAGE
Notice of Election / nomination open
Monday, 30 Jan 2023
Nominations deadline
Tuesday, 14 Feb 2023
Summary of valid nominated candidates published
Wednesday, 15 Feb 2023
Final date for candidate withdrawal
Friday, 17 Feb 2023
Electoral data to be provided by Trust
Tuesday, 21 Feb 2023
Notice of Poll published
Friday, 3 Mar 2023
Voting packs despatched
Monday, 6 Mar 2023
Close of election
Friday, 24 Mar 2023
Declaration of results
Monday, 27 Mar 2023
- Thursday 2 February 2023 at 10.30am until 12pm Members Event
- Wigan
Peter Allard
Sean Campsall
Catherine Martindale
Linda Taberner
- Leigh
Andrew Haworth(Lead Governor)
Susan Spibey
Shelly SephtonAlan Boardman
- Makerfield
Phillip Woods
Leslie Chamberlain
- Rest of England & Wales
Malcolm Ryding
Julie Hilling
Dr Mustapha Koriba
Lisa Lymath - Staff Governors
Andy Savage
Stephen Gorst
Emily Cooper (Medical and Dental)
Michelle Hartley (Nursing and Midwifery)
Lyndsey Derbyshire (Nursing and Midwifery)
- Appointed Governors
John Cavanagh (Volunteers)
Dr Syed Shah
(GP Rep. Wigan LMC)
Dawne Gurbutt (UCLAN)
Fred Walker (WMBC)
Bryonie Shaw (Age UK)
Carol Kelly (Edge Hill)