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NORTHUMBERLAND TYNE AND WEAR NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
Meeting Date:
25 September 2013
Title and Author of Paper:
Acting Chair’s Report
Fiona Standfield
Paper for Debate, Decision or Information: For information.
Key Points to Note: As per report.
Outcome required: For information
Acting Chair’s Report
September 2013
1. Governors
The summer has been a busy time for Trust Governors, especially those who are
members of the Nominations Committee, as they are leading on the recruitment of
the new Chair. This process is drawing to a conclusion, with many of us available to
participate shortly in the final elements, before members of the Nominations
Committee close with the interview. Our thanks to all involved.
2. Involvement and Engagement
These are some of the areas I have been involved with since the July Board
meeting:
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Chaired the July Trust Board
With the Chief Executive, hosted the inaugural Trust Long Service Awards
Undertaken 1-1s with Governors
With the Chief Executive, interviewed for the new Trust Medical Director
Represented the Trust at the Newcastle Health and Wellbeing Board
Supported the Trust Chair recruitment process
2. Thank you
This is likely to be my final Board report before I hand over to our new Trust Chair. I
would therefore like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the support they
have given me over the past eleven months. It has been a privilege to serve the
Trust as Acting Chair and I am looking forward to continuing my service as I return to
my role as Vice Chair.
Fiona Standfield
Acting Chair
18 September 2013
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