Governor nominations now open

We are pleased to announce that the 2025 governor nominations are now open!

There are currently three vacant seats consisting of: 

• 1 x Central Lancashire 
• 1 x North Lancashire 
• 1 x Out of area

 And six seats with terms due to end in January 2026, consisting of: 

• 1x Blackpool 
• 3 x Central Lancashire 
• 1x North Lancashire 
• 1 x Staff governor, nursing professional and support staff 

Trust Governors are elected for a three-year period, with the opportunity to stand for re-election for a second and final three-year term. 

What does a Governor do?

• Represent the views of the patients, public, Trust members and colleagues, particularly in relation to the Trust’s strategic direction and when services are being developed. 
• Hold the non-executive directors to account for performance of the Board as a whole. 
• Annually review the extent to which the Trust is meeting its vision to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, and community-based services for the populations we serve. 
• Work with the Board of Directors on other matters for the benefit of the Trust. 

Do I need qualifications to be a governor?

There aren’t any qualifications needed to become a governor. What matters most is having enthusiasm, being open to asking questions and offering constructive challenge, wanting to make a positive impact, and being willing to engage with the community - talking to people about the Trust and listening to their experiences of health and care in Lancashire and South Cumbria.  

Why might I want to become a governor?

In this video some of our current governors give an oversight of the role, important skills and what being a governor means to them.