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Become a governor and have
your say
MAKE a difference and put your name
forward to be a governor of Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation
Trust.
The Trust provides specialist child and adolescent, adult and older people’s
mental health, learning disability and substance misuse services to a population
of approximately one million people.
CWP also provide specialist services within Liverpool, Sefton, Bolton,
Warrington, Halton and Trafford in addition to community physical health
services to patients who have a GP in Western Cheshire.
CWP is a special place because of the extraordinary people that work, treat and
are treated every day. Whether you are currently accessing our services, carer
or member of the local community with an interest in healthcare, we need your
support in standing to become a Governor.
Governors play a vital role in making sure that the views of our patients and
the wider community are taken into account and shaping the future plans of the
Trust.
There are no specific qualifications required to be a Governor; enthusiasm and a
desire to make a difference are the most important things!
CWP lead governor, Anna Usherwood, says:- “The Council of Governors is
responsible for representing members’ interests and provides a link between
members and the Trust’s Board of Directors.
All members are entitled to have a say in how the Trust is run and those who
want to shape the future of the NHS can stand for election as a governor.” The trust is looking for nominations for a range of seats,
6 service user and
carer seats for those with experience of CWP including 1 public seat to
represent out of area members services and 3 staff seats. For more information
about these opportunities and the Council of Governors via sending an
email
or visiting:-
CWP.NHS.UK/Get-Involved. You can also call the Corporate Affairs Team on:- 01244 397381.
Nomination forms can be requested in the following ways:-
online,
via calling:- 0208 889 9203, sending an
email
or send a the following Text:- 'Text 2FT CW' with your full name and
full address to:- 88802. |
