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As a member, you will be able to play a role in shaping your local health services in the future and you can vote in future elections for governors to represent your area on the Council of Governors. Become a Foundation Trust member We're looking for local people who can help us shape the future of health services for County Durham and Darlington by joining as members. Public membership is free and open to anyone over the age of fourteen who lives within the geographic area served by the Trust. Public members are divided into nine different constituency areas: Chester-le-Street; Darlington; Derwentside; Durham City; Easington; Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland and beyond; Sedgefield; Tees Valley, Hambleton, Richmondshire and beyond; and, Wear Valley and Teesdale. More than 11,000 people are already members of the Foundation Trust, so join them and apply today. Become a member Your data The data you supply will be used only to contact you about the Trust, membership or other related issues and will be stored in accordance with the general data protection regulation. By law we are required to make registers available to the public. The public register shows the member's name and constituency and does not include any other personal details. Equality monitoring We’re committed to promoting and delivering personal, fair, inclusive and diverse services and employment practices. We would like our Trust membership to be reflective of our local community to ensure all views are represented and therefore we would be grateful if you would complete these questions to help us monitor how effective we are at doing this. You do not have to answer any of these questions - if you would prefer not to give us this information about you, please choose the ‘prefer not to say’ option. Any information you do supply will be kept confidential. 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The CoG is made up of local people, staff members and representatives of local stakeholder organisations, and they play a major role in the governance of the Trust. Main responsibilities include: Collating the views of members and the wider community about the services the Trust provides Working alongside the Board of Directors to produce the strategic vision and the Trust's Annual Plan Appointing the Chairman and the Non-Executive Directors and setting their remuneration Appointing the Trust's auditor Receiving the Annual Report and Accounts Developing the membership strategy The Council is made up of both elected and appointed governors. Public and Staff Governors are elected by the members of the Trust. Each Governor is responsible for representing the interests and views of their particular group of members. Public Governors represent local people in their constituencies. Staff Governors represent the views of their colleagues. Governors appointed by stakeholder organisations provide input from their organisations. There are currently 37 seats on the Council, as outlined below, and the constituencies are defined in our Trust Constitution. Find out more and meet our governors. Council seats Public Elected Seats Staff Elected Seats Stakeholder Appointed Seats Chester le Street 2 Administration, Clerical and Managers 1 Darlington Borough Council 1 Darlington 3 AHPs, Professional and Technical & Pharmacists 1 Durham County Council 1 Derwentside 2 Ancillary 1 Teesside University 1 Durham 3 Community based 2 North East Ambulance Service NHS Trust 1 Easington 2 Medical 1 NENC ICB 1 Gateshead, South Tyneside, Sunderland 1 Nursery/Midwifery 3 Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS FT 1 Hambleton, Richmondshire, Tees Valley 1 Healthwatch Durham 1 Sedgefield 3 Healthwatch Darlington 1 Wear Valley and Teesdale 3 Governor elections The Trust holds regular elections to the Council of Governors. Governors are elected for the public and staff constituencies by members. Governors are elected for varying terms up to three years and may seek to be elected for further terms, up to a maximum of nine years. Warning alert Notice of election The Trust gives notice that it will hold elections to the Council of Governors of the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust. Find out more Previous elections Title Elections - December 2019 Elections - May 2019 By-election May 2018 Previous pagePage 1Page 2Next page Get in touch If you would like to get in touch with us, or one of our Governors: Email: cdda-tr.Foundation@nhs.net Telephone: 01325 743625 Address: Foundation Trust Office, Executive Corridor, Darlington Memorial Hospital, Darlington, DL3 6HX Becoming a Public Governor To become a Public Governor you must be a 'public member' of the Trust and be over sixteen years of age. Public members may be eligible to stand for election in the public constituency in which they live. If you are employed by the Trust then you may be eligible to stand for election in the appropriate staff constituency. For more information about becoming a public member, what the role of a Foundation Trust Governor entails, or how to participate in the election process, please contact the Foundation Trust Office, or independent election agents UK Engage. In addition, more information about the Council of Governors, together with details of the appointments of individual governors and their attendance at council meetings, is outlined in the Trust Annual Report. Governor meetings The Council of Governors meets at least four times a year (in public) and Governors also attend the Trust's Annual General Meeting. Members of the public are welcome to observe the meetings - please contact the Foundation Trust Office to register. While these meetings are held in public to ensure proceedings can be observed, they are not a meeting for the public. If there is time, the Chairman, may, at his discretion, invite any views or questions from the public at the end of the meeting. This is not, however, a requirement and as such is not guaranteed If you would like to know more about our Council of Governors or attend one of their meetings, please contact the Foundation Trust Office. Governor meeting agendas and minutes Title 2019-20 2018-19 2017-18 Governor meeting minutes Title Council of Governors Meeting Minutes 2023 Council of Governors Meeting Minutes 2022 Council of Governors Meeting Minutes 2021 Previous pagePage 1Page 2Page 3Next page Related publications January 2024 - Election Outcome Report January 2024 - Uncontested Report More in this section Meet Your Governors Become a Governor Useful links Privacy policy Accessibility Cookies Contact us CQC rating Your local NHS Charity Media centre Follow us on... 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Skip to main content Skip to navigation Skip to mobile navigation Skip to accessibility tools Links Search bar Mobile navigation Latest news How did we do? Close links bar This predictive search will update with quick results beneath the form as you enter keywords. To complete a full search, press the submit button. Search this website Search Close search bar HomeAbout usAbout usReturn to previous menuAbout usKey facts about usKey facts about usReturn to previous menuKey facts about usOur vision and valuesCorporate informationCorporate informationReturn to previous menuCorporate informationAnnual General MeetingsFreedom of InformationTrust BoardCouncil of GovernorsFoundation TrustRequesting personal informationCountering FraudOur subsidiariesQuality & safetyQuality & safetyReturn to previous menuQuality & safetyKeeping patients safeStrategies & reportsEquality, Diversity & InclusionFreedom to speak upBreast Surgery Services ReviewResearch & InnovationSustainabilitySustainabilityReturn to previous menuSustainabilityOur Green Plan 2024/27Latest newsUpcoming eventsMedia centreMedia centreReturn to previous menuMedia centrePodcast - Inside CDDFTPatients & visitorsPatients & visitorsReturn to previous menuPatients & visitorsVisiting informationRearranging your appointmentYour care in hospitalYour care in hospitalReturn to previous menuYour care in hospitalBefore you arriveWhile you’re with usAccessibility & Reasonable AdjustmentsYour care at homeTravel, transport & parkingOur HospitalsOur HospitalsReturn to previous menuOur HospitalsDarlington Memorial HospitalUniversity Hospital of North DurhamBishop Auckland HospitalChester-Le-Street Community HospitalShotley Bridge Community HospitalSedgefield Community HospitalRichardson Community HospitalWeardale Community HospitalPeterlee Community HospitalPatient ResourcesPatient ResourcesReturn to previous menuPatient ResourcesEasy ReadLarge PrintVideosAudioOur servicesJoin usJoin usReturn to previous menuJoin usVacanciesVacanciesReturn to previous menuVacanciesAll vacanciesApprenticeshipsConsultant careersMaternity careersWorking for usWorking for usReturn to previous menuWorking for usHealth & WellbeingMedical EducationMedical BankTraining & DevelopmentEquality, Diversity & InclusionVolunteeringVolunteeringReturn to previous menuVolunteeringVolunteer to Career for the Armed Forces ProgrammeWork experience placementsSupport our CDDFT charityOur CDDFT charityOur CDDFT charityReturn to previous menuOur CDDFT charityAbout your local NHS CharityAbout your local NHS CharityReturn to previous menuAbout your local NHS CharityWhat we doOur current appealsMeet the Charity teamGet in touchGet in touchReturn to previous menuGet in touchMake a donationThank a team or staff memberFundraise for usSupporting our patients & staffUpcoming eventsContact usContact usReturn to previous menuContact usHow did we do?Media centre Trust Board Home About us Corporate information Trust Board Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and compassionate healthcare services The Trust Board of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust plays a crucial role in overseeing the strategic direction, governance, and overall performance of our organisation. Comprising experienced professionals from diverse backgrounds, the Board is responsible for ensuring that we deliver high-quality, safe, and compassionate healthcare services to our communities. By fostering a culture of transparency and accountability, the Trust Board works to enhance patient care, support our dedicated workforce, and engage with the communities we serve. In this section Executive and Non Executive Directors Trust Board Meetings & Papers Useful links Privacy policy Accessibility Cookies Contact us CQC rating Your local NHS Charity Media centre Follow us on... CQC rating Accessibility tools Show accessibility tools Text size: Increase text size Decrease text size Reset text size Contrast: Black and white Blue contrast Beige contrast High contrast Reset contrast Created by Frank Ltd. Return to header Last accessibility toolbar action: none available

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It aims to promote a culture of openness and accountability in the public sector, by providing people with a general right of access to all types of recorded information held by public authorities. The Act replaces the Open Government Code of Practice which has been in operation since 1994. The Act requires all public authorities to produce publication schemes, setting out what information they will make available as a matter of course, and when and how they will make it available. The Act applies to all public authorities, including government departments, local authorities, NHS bodies, schools, colleges and universities, and the police, House of Commons and House of Lords. What it means for our Trust: The Act affects everyone in the Trust There is a statutory duty to implement the Act It allows anyone to find out whether information is held, and if it is, to have access to it There are no time limits on how far back someone can gain access to information, it is as far back as we hold the information Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, we are committed to providing timely and accessible information to the public and responding to reasonable requests for information. How do I make a Freedom of Information request? An FOI request is a request for information under the FOI Act. Your request for information must be in writing, include a name and address for correspondence (email address is also acceptable) and describe the information that you are requesting, giving us enough detail about the information in order to allow us to correctly identify and find it. Where possible, responses to requests for information will be supplied in the format requested by the applicant. However, responses may be supplied by providing a copy of the original document, a summary of the original or by allowing the Applicant to visit Trust premises to read the document(s). Your request must be dealt with within twenty working days of receipt (or after the payment of any relevant fee). Copies of our FOI responses are uploaded onto our website. There are three main ways of making a request for information: Directly to the Freedom of Information Act Officer By emailing the Freedom of Information team: cdda-tr.cddftfoi@nhs.net To a member of Trust staff Making a request for information To make a request for information, email: cdda-tr.cddftfoi@nhs.net Requests relating to Trust Systems CDDFT believe that disclosing cyber security details would undermine the security of our infrastructure. It would reveal information about our cyber security operations and architecture which would be useful to potential cyber-attackers. We have therefore withheld this information in accordance with sections 31(1) (a) as well as section 24(1) FOIA. These are qualified exemptions and require a public interest test to be performed, as follows: Section 31(1) (a) – Prevention and Detection of Crime The NHS is aware of the increasing threat of cyber-crime to organisations, especially including high-profile organisations such as the NHS. With this in mind, we consider that disclosure of core architecture would prejudice the prevention and detection of crime (including cyber-crime). Therefore, this information is exempt by virtue of section 31(1) (a) FOIA. This is a qualified exemption and the public interest test applies. CDDFT accept there is a legitimate public interest in the effectiveness of measures being employed to keep the NHS safe and secure. This is especially important given that this infrastructure is maintained using public fund. However, this is outweighed by the risks of criminal activity being undertaken if the information was disclosed. The release of this material could provide valuable information to those wishing to launch a cyber-attack against the Trust or the wider NHS. Knowledge of the core architecture would allow potential cyber-attackers to build up a picture of our capability and capacity in this area. It could provide those groups or individuals with an indication of where to focus their efforts when targeting our systems. Groups planning attacks are known to conduct extensive research and will take advantage of the ‘mosaic effect’ by combining information from different sources. If this information were to be combined with other information already in the public domain or obtained from elsewhere, the disclosure of it could assist in mounting an effort to breach or bypass cyber security measures, with serious consequences for both staff and patients. In these circumstances it is CDDFT's view that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. Section 24(1) – National Security In addition to the increased threats and incidents of cyber-crime, national security is also increasingly under threat from those organisations and individuals who seek to use technology to disrupt the workings of public bodies. To limit these risks, we are also withholding the information for the purpose of safeguarding national security. This information is therefore also exempt by virtue of section 24(1) FOIA. This is a qualified exemption and the public interest test applies. Again, CDDFT accept there is a legitimate public interest in the effectiveness of measures being employed to keep the NHS safe and secure. This is especially important given that this infrastructure is maintained using public funds. However, CDDFT consider that it is not in the wider public interest to disclose this information because, as well as the risk posed to the security of the NHS, there is also a risk of national security being compromised. Knowledge of the core architecture would allow potential cyber-attackers to build up a picture of our capability and capacity in this area. It could provide those groups or individuals with an indication of where to focus their efforts when targeting our systems. Groups planning attacks are known to conduct extensive research and will take advantage of the ‘mosaic effect’ by combining information from different sources. If this information were to be combined with other information already in the public domain or obtained from elsewhere, the disclosure of it could assist in mounting an effort to breach or bypass cyber security measures, with serious consequences. As the NHS is an essential part of the UK’s public health and emergency response and these security measures also protect the proper functioning of Category One Emergency provision, the disclosure of this information may also compromise national security. In these circumstances it is CDDFT's view that the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information. The Trust is able to confirm that there are limited details of some system contracts available on the Contract Register published in the public domain. However there will be no further information disclosed. 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With a dedicated team of over 7,500 colleagues working across hospitals and community settings, we are committed to placing people and communities at the heart of all that we do. We are a dynamic Trust with a commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare. We provide a wide range of services, from acute care in our hospitals to essential support in community settings and patients’ homes. Each member of our team plays a vital role in ensuring that our patients receive the best possible care, tailored to their individual needs. Our Trust is deeply rooted in the communities we serve. We actively engage with local residents, seeking their input and feedback to shape and improve our services and through our CDDFT Charity we look to further our connections with people, businesses and partners across County Durham and Darlington. We foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, supporting our workforce to meet the evolving needs of our patients and population. We invite you to learn more about our services, our people, and our commitment to quality care. Whether you are a patient, a family member, or a potential partner, we welcome your involvement and support in delivering our mission - through our Charity, as a Foundation Trust Member or by sharing your experience. More than just a healthcare provider We are more than just a healthcare provider; we are a community of people dedicated to positive change and improving lives through safe, compassionate, and joined-up care. Key facts about us Comprehensive care We offer a full spectrum of integrated healthcare services, including acute care and planned care, specialist services and community services Dedicated workforce and opportunities Our Trust employs over 7,500 dedicated colleagues working in hospitals and community settings Focus on compassion We believe in delivering care with empathy and understanding, ensuring that every patient feels valued and supported Community engagement We actively engage with our local communities, seeking their input and feedback to shape and improve our services Professional development We are committed to the continuous learning and development of our workforce, ensuring they are equipped with the latest skills and knowledge and feel valued and supported in their roles Serving a large community We provide healthcare services to a population of 650,000 people across County Durham and Darlington, and surrounding areas Commitment to safety Patient safety is our top priority. We adhere to rigorous safety and quality standards to ensure the highest standards of safe, compassionate and joined-up care Integrated services We have a joined-up approach to care working with local partners and other organisations across County Durham and Darlington Innovative practices We have a proven track record of success in research and innovation and strive to continually pursue ways to enhance patient care and outcomes Supportive environment We create a nurturing environment for both our patients and workforce, fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence Useful links Privacy policy Accessibility Cookies Contact us CQC rating Your local NHS Charity Media centre Follow us on... CQC rating Accessibility tools Show accessibility tools Text size: Increase text size Decrease text size Reset text size Contrast: Black and white Blue contrast Beige contrast High contrast Reset contrast Created by Frank Ltd. 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How did we do? We’re committed to providing the best possible care and support to all our patients and service users. We believe that your feedback is invaluable in helping us to improve our services and enhance the overall patient experience. Whether you have had a positive experience with our teams and services, have suggestions for improvement, or want to share any concerns, we encourage you to let us know. Your feedback allows us to make informed decisions and take action to ensure we can deliver safe, compassionate and quality care. Help us shape our services We are committed to ensuring that your feedback is heard and acted upon. Your input helps us shape our services to meet the needs and expectations of our patients and service users. Together, we can make a difference in delivering outstanding care. 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