How to become a governor

Governors are voted onto the Council by members through a postal election process. If you would like to put yourself forward as a candidate for the role of governor you will need to make sure you are signed up as a member of the Trust.

To become a member you will need to fill in our online membership form. If you are unsure of your membership status, please contact the membership office on freephone 0800 7311 388 or e-mail us at membership@londonambulance.nhs.uk

The nomination process

Once you are a member, you will need to:

  • complete a nomination paper which will be available once the election process starts – you nominate yourself with the signatures of two supporting members
  • declare any financial interests, membership of any political party and confirm that you are eligible to stand for election as a governor, and
  • write a personal statement, of not more than 250 words, that outlines your skills and experience, and why you want to be a governor. This will go to members as part of their voting papers to help them to decide who to vote for.

When will I find out about the election process? 

Details of the nomination and voting process will be posted to each member before an election so that they can nominate themselves as an election candidate and so that they can vote for candidates within their own constituency.

Members who wish to nominate themselves to stand for election will be asked to provide some information about themselves and why they think that members would vote for them to become a governor.  Find out more about how governors are elected.

Contact Us

If you have any feedback or queries about membership, governors or our foundation trust status, please contact us.

Direct line: 0800 7311 388