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Do you understand what’s important to the people in your local community who use NHS services in Birmingham and Solihull? Could you spare the time to pass this on and help us to improve our services?

If so, University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) is looking for people to put themselves forward to become a governor.

UHB is the home of Good Hope Hospital, Heartlands Hospital, Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham and Solihull Hospital.

Being a governor an important role and one in which you can play a key part in supporting your local NHS.

If you’re interested in standing for election as a governor, you can put yourself forward from now until Friday 8 May.

We have 12 vacancies across 11 constituencies in this year’s election, including: Birmingham Central; Birmingham East; Birmingham North; Birmingham South; Birmingham Southeast; Birmingham Reservoirs; Lichfield, Northwest and Northeast; Solihull and Meriden; Sutton Coldfield South; Rest of England and Wales. 

There is a vacancy for one governor for the following staff constituency: Medical and Dental.

Dame Yve Buckland, Chair of UHB, said: “Our governors are absolutely crucial to us at UHB; they play an important role in ensuring that local people and patients have their voices heard, to help us improve our services.

“We are looking for governors who are passionate about supporting their local community, the NHS, and demonstrate our values; Kind, Connected and Bold. If you think this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.”

Information sessions

We are hosting two online sessions for prospective candidates to learn more about the role of a Governor at our Trust and to ask any questions about the role or the election process.

To find out more, please see the links below:

• Information session - 28 April
• Information session  - 30 April

• To be eligible to stand for election, individuals must live in the one of the constituencies areas listed above and be a member of UHB.

• Not a member? It is quick and easy to become a member, just visit our website: https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/get-involved/membership/

• Already a member? An online nomination form to stand for election and more details about the role, can be accessed here: www.cesvotes.com/UHB2026

• We’re happy to answer any questions you may have, please contact us: Corporate.affairs@uhb.nhs.uk