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Notice of election for the Council of Governors of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Published on 08/04/2026

The Trust gives notice that it will hold elections to the Council of Governors of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB). 

Elections are to be held for the following number of governors in accordance with the Trust’s Constitution: 

One governor for each of the following public constituencies: 

  • Birmingham Central 
  • Birmingham East 
  • Birmingham North 
  • Birmingham South 
  • Birmingham Southeast 
  • Lichfield, Northwest and Northeast 
  • Solihull and Meriden 
  • Sutton Coldfield South  

The term of office for each of the above seats will commence on 1 July 2026 and end on 30 June 2029*. 

Two governors for the following public constituency:  

  • Rest of England and Wales 

The term of office for each of the above seat will commence on 1 July 2026 and end on 30 June 2029*. 

One governor for the following public constituency: 

  • Birmingham Reservoirs 

The term of office for each of the above seat will commence on 1 July 2026 and end on 30 June 2027*. 

One governor for the following staff constituency: 

  • Medical and Dental 

The term of office for each of the above seat will commence on 1 July 2026 and end on 30 June 2028*. 

To be eligible to stand for election, individuals must be members of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust.  If you are uncertain as to your eligibility to nominate yourself as a candidate or have any queries, please contact corporate affairs.

An online Nomination Form to stand for election can be accessed online, and also obtained from the Returning Officer, Ciara Hutchinson, from 7 April 2026.

Civica Election Services, 33 Clarendon Road, London N8 0NW 

All nomination forms should be received by the returning officer at the address shown above by 17:00, Friday 8 May 2026.