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South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has announced that nominations for Governor positions opened on 1 November.
SWASFT is inviting staff and members of the public in eligible constituencies across the South West to join the Council of Governors, representing the voices of local communities within the Trust.
SWASFT currently has public and staff governors’ vacancies across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset. Wiltshire, Bristol and Bath.
“This is an exciting opportunity for members of the community to actively participate in our ambulance service. Our members and our governors are at the core of the Trust, and rightly have a say on how we can improve our services to meet the needs of the people we serve in the community.
Luke March, Lead Governor at SWASFT
“SWASFT really need to hear those voices, and you can help make a difference to your local emergency services if you stand as a SWASFT governor in this year’s elections. We look forward to seeing and welcome all nominations.”
Nominations close on 19 November and successful, uncontested nominees will be announced shortly after. If multiple nominations are received for particular areas these will be progressed to an election with successful candidates announced on 14 January 2025.
For more information visit the Council of Governors page on the SWASFT website or email Governors@swast.nhs.uk .
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