Our next elections will be taking place this summer.

Local people are invited to stand for election to become a public governor of Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, for the following constituencies:

  • Wiltshire Northern (1 seat)
  • Swindon (7 seats)
  • Wiltshire Central and Southern (2 seats)
  • Glos and Bath, North Eastern Somerset (1 seat)
  • Rest of England (1 seat)

The Council of Governors is made up of people of all ages and backgrounds, who all have one thing in common – the continued development of the Trust.

The nominations process will begin in August 2025 and conclude in September 2025. The three year term will start in November 2025 and follow the below timeline:

Election stage 55 days
Trust to send nomination material and data to CES Friday, 18 Jul 2025
Notice of Election / nomination open Friday, 1 Aug 2025
Nominations deadline Monday, 1 Sep 2025
Summary of valid nominated candidates published Tuesday, 2 Sep 2025
Final date for candidate withdrawal Thursday, 4 Sep 2025
Electoral data to be provided by Trust Tuesday, 9 Sep 2025
Notice of Poll published Monday, 22 Sep 2025
Voting packs despatched Tuesday, 23 Sep 2025
Close of election Thursday, 16 Oct 2025
Declaration of results Friday, 17 Oct 2025

The new governors will go on to represent the Trust’s 11,000 members.