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Our Governors
Our Council of Governors acts as a link between service users, carers, staff, the general public and the Trust's Board of Directors.
They support the Board of Directors in setting the long-term vision for our organisation, and hold the non-executive directors to account for the actions of the Board. Our Board of Directors has a duty to consult, and listen to the views of, the Council of Governors.
Deanna Samuels
Job title
Carer Governor
About
My name is Deanna Samuels, I am passionate about becoming a Governor of South London and Maudsley Trust as I want to make a difference, especially in something as important as patient care. I have experienced the services delivered and as a result I can provide insight into the issues affecting our users. I would like to help in playing a vital role in ensuring the views of the wider community are considered.
I would like to effectively use the knowledge I have gained over the years to constructively challenge and help in developing and improve the health and mental well-being of all our users. Our society is made up of a vast diverse background and many of our communities are often underrepresented. I want to ensure openness, transparency, and candour and represent the interests of all the members and achieve the best and safe quality outcome of care for all. I will bring excellent influencing and relationship building skills. I am kind, considerate and able to listen effectively whilst being part of a team.
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Contact your governors
If you have a question for your governors, please email governors@slam.nhs.uk
The Council of Governors is made up of:
- Appointed members from organisations that the Trust works with
- People who use the Trust's services elected by our membership
- Carers of people who use the Trust's services elected by our membership
- Members of the public elected by our membership
- Members of staff elected by our membership
The Council's responsibilities include:
- Appointing the Chair and other non-executive directors
- Removing, if three quarters of the council of governors decide that it is necessary, the chair or other non-executive directors
- Approving, by a majority, the appointment of the Chief Executive by the non-executive directors
- Appointing or removing the Trust's auditor
- Supporting and engaging with the Trust board
- Holding the non-executive directors to account for the performance of the Trust Board
- Representing the interests of the members of the Trust as a whole and the interests of the public
- Approving 'significant transactions'
- Deciding whether non-NHS work would significantly impact on the Trust's core role
- Approving, by an overall majority, an application by the Trust to enter into a merger, acquisition, separation or dissolution
- Approving amendments to the Trust's constitution
Governors review
The governors review includes information about the role of governors and their activities over the preceding year:
Governors review 2021-22
How to become a governor
Governors are elected to the Council of Governors from the public, service user, carer and staff constituencies. Elected governors serve a three-year term on the Council of Governors. Governors are also appointed by partner organisations.
If you are interested in becoming a governor, vacancies will be advertised here or you can contact us to find our more via governors@slam.nhs.uk
