The Council of Governors meets four times a year in Thame between 6pm and 8pm.
As a governor you are expected attend these meetings, although we understand it’s sometimes not possible for everyone to make every meeting.
Agendas are sent to you in advance to enable you to prepare for the meeting and see what is set to be discussed.
Oxford Health also has a Governor Forum, which takes place about two weeks before each Council meeting. The Forum is an opportunity for governors to discuss issues in a more informal setting and plan what to bring to the Council meetings.
We also encourage governors to join at least one governor
sub-group. In these you can get a much more in-depth view of various areas of the trust governance. The groups are:
- Safety and Clinical Effectiveness
- Patient and Staff Experience
- Finance
- Membership Involvement
Sub-groups meet four times a year. They are chaired by a governor, and agenda and papers are sent to you in advance.
Governors are elected for a period of up to three years, but you can resign at any time by writing to the company secretary or chairman of the trust.
Take a look at the summary of the governor’s responsibilities.