New governors at Doncaster and Bassetlaw

In the Doncaster Public constituency Maureen Young, George Webb, Eddie Dobbs and Howard Taylor held on to their seats and were re-elected for a further term of office. New to the Board of Governors are Dev Das, Dennis Benfold, Michael Addenbrooke, Bruce Lowis and William Skelley.

Election results in the Bassetlaw Public constituency saw Susan Overend holding on to her Public Governor seat. Newcomer Hazel Brand secured the other Bassetlaw Public Governor seat.

In the Staff Governor categories, Roy Underwood, Head of Information Governance & Registration Authority Manager, was successful in his re-election bid in the Non-Clinical Staff Class. Andrew Swift, Maintenance Craftsman, was also successful, and takes his Staff Governor seat in the Non-Clinical Staff Class. Consultant Paediatrician Dr Vivek Desai was elected unopposed to the Medical and Dental staff class.

Chris Scholey Trust Chairman said: “Congratulations to the successful candidates. We are very pleased that so many people stood in these elections, demonstrating their enthusiasm and commitment to their local hospitals.”