Nominations open for Care Trust Governor elections

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is encouraging local people from Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven to nominate themselves in their Governor elections.

The nominations are an opportunity for members of the public, who are also Trust members, to put themselves forward for a seat on the Care Trust’s Council of Governors, to represent their community’s views.

This year, the Trust is seeking nomination for six seats from five constituencies across the district, with two in Shipley and one each in Bradford South, Bradford West, Craven and Keighley.

Governors play a key role in the Trust as the voice of their communities. The Council of Governors represents the views of local people for the Trust Board, and influence Board decisions.

Sarah Jones, Trust in Common said: “Our governors play an important and influential role. They represent the voice of their communities and make a valuable contribution to our Trust’s work.

“Nominations are now open for our latest governor elections and I would welcome anyone that has been thinking about making a difference for local people, or who may be looking for opportunities to develop their skills, to come forward. The role of a Foundation Trust Governor could be for you.”

To apply for the role of Governor, members of the public must first be members of Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. Membership is free and people can complete a simple membership form online. All members will receive invitations to healthcare talks and events and are eligible to vote in the Trust’s Governor elections.

Members of the Trust who are interested in becoming a Governor should complete and submit a nomination form before 5.00pm on Friday 2 October 2026 at www.cesvotes.com/bdct2026.

For further information about being a Governor, people can contact the Trust’s membership office on 07385463946 or ft@bdct.nhs.uk. More information about the Council of Governors can be found on the Trust website at www.bdct.nhs.uk/about-us/our-trust/our-council-of-governors/.