27 April 2026

Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust is looking for members of the Trust to join our Council of Governors!

Our Governors are an important link between CNWL and the people we serve. Governors represent the interests of their communities and the public as a whole; helping us to learn, develop and continue to grow as a Trust. By using their networks and local ties, they can help us engage more effectively on priorities and decisions.

Being a Governor is a fantastic opportunity to influence healthcare across CNWL services. Our Council holds the Non-Executive Directors to account for the performance of the Board of Directors and represent the interests of members and the public.

Anyone can become a Governor as we provide all the training and development you need. To be a successful Governor, you would need to:

  • Commit to attending four formal meetings a year
  • Prepare for meetings by reviewing reports and other materials
  • Be able to engage with others to inform your contributions
  • Support the Trust to seek feedback from members and the public
  • Pose questions to Non-Executive Directors on the Trust's performance
  • Be able to build relationships with staff and fellow Governors

You really can make a difference as a CNWL Governor!

This year, we will be holding elections for the following constituencies:

  • Service users x 2 – representing the Boroughs of Hillingdon, Harrow, Brent, Ealing, Hounslow
  • Service users x 2 – representing the Boroughs of Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Hammersmith & Fulham, Camden, Enfield, the rest of the Greater London Authority and elsewhere
  • Carers x 1 – representing carers across all Trust services
  • Public x 6 – representing Harrow; Kensington & Chelsea; Ealing, Hounslow, Hammersmith & Fulham; Camden; Milton Keynes; Rest of England and Wales
  • Staff x 1 – representing Nursing (including Healthcare Assistants)
  • Staff x 1 – representing Allied Health Professionals
  • Staff x 1 – representing “Other Staff”

Anyone who is a member of one of these constituencies is eligible to apply. If you are not yet a member, you can join here. Staff are automatically members of the Trust, unless they have chosen to opt out.

How to apply

Nominations open on Tuesday 28 April 2026. The deadline for completed nomination forms is 5pm on Thursday 14 May 2026. A nomination form can be found online here.

For a paper copy, please call 020 8889 9203 For more information, please contact cnwl.trust.secretary@nhs.net.

Election timeline

Notice of Election / nomination open - Tuesday, 28 Apr 2026

Nominations deadline - Thursday, 14 May 2026

Summary of valid nominated candidates published - Friday, 15 May 2026

Final date for candidate withdrawal - Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Notice of Poll published - Wednesday, 3 Jun 2026

Voting packs despatched - Thursday, 4 Jun 2026

Close of election - Wednesday, 24 Jun 2026

Declaration of results - Thursday, 25 Jun 2026

Apply now