Council of Governors

We became a NHS Foundation Trust on 1 May 2008 following a formal assessment by Monitor the independent regulator for NHS Foundation Trusts.  We believe that becoming a NHS Foundation Trust is the best way for us to continue to develop and deliver the best range of quality services in a way that builds on the Trust's values and aims.

In preparing to become a NHS Foundation Trust, we ran elections for a Council of Governors from January to April 2008.   The council meets quarterly and the dates of the meetings and papers are published.  

What is a NHS foundation trust?

A NHS Foundation Trust is a new kind of NHS organisation that provides care services for local people. It is different because it involves local people more in developing services for the future.  NHS Foundation Trusts have members that are local people who, through a Council of Governors, influence the development of the organisation. As a NHS Foundation Trust our services are:

• Under greater local control, influenced by Governors who are local people
• Have more financial freedoms - to use our own resources to support patient care
• Deliver greater service user, staff and public involvement in how we identify our future priorities

We believe we already provide some of the best acute health services in the country. We believe that by becoming a NHS Foundation Trust we are able to make our services even better, benefiting the lives of the people who need our care.

We want local people to support us by becoming a member of our NHS Foundation Trust and have a direct say in how we develop our services.

How can I contact my Governor?

Our Governors are keen to hear your views about the care we provide at our hospitals.  You can send your comments or questions to our Governors by e-mail or post:

E-mail:  Governors@nnuh.nhs.uk

Post:  (no stamp required)

Membership Office
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Colney Lane
Norwich
Norfolk
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How can I find out more?

Visit this page for updates on what being a NHS Foundation Trust involves and the progress we are making. You can contact us directly to discuss issues that are of interest to you, for information about our consultation plans or to find out how you can get involved as a member.

Telephone Membership Manager Janice Bradfield on 01603 287634 or e-mail: membership@nnuh.nhs.uk