NHS Foundation Trust

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital and community health and care services for people across Torbay and South Devon.

As an NHS Foundation Trust, we are part of the NHS and accountable to Parliament, but we also have a strong local accountability role through our members and governors.

Our members and governors help us stay connected to the people and communities we serve. They help make sure local voices are heard and that we remain open, accountable and focused on what matters to people.

What being a Foundation Trust means

NHS Foundation Trusts have members and a Council of Governors.

Members are local people, staff and others who choose to stay connected with the Trust. Members can receive updates, take part in opportunities to share views, vote in governor elections and, if eligible, stand to become a governor.

Governors are elected by members or appointed by partner organisations. They do not run services day to day, but they play an important role in representing members and the public, and in holding our Non-Executive Directors to account for the performance of the Board.

How you can get involved

There are different ways to be involved:

• Become a member — membership is free and open to people aged 14 and over who live in our membership area.
• Vote in governor elections — members can vote for governors to represent their constituency or staff group.
• Stand to become a governor — if you are eligible, you can stand for election and help represent the views of members and the wider public.
• Attend meetings and events — members can attend our Annual Members’ Meeting and other events.
• Share your views — members and governors help us understand what matters to people locally.

• Become a member
• Find out about our Council of Governors
• Become a governor

Staying connected to our communities

We are here for our communities — supporting each person, family and community across Torbay and South Devon to live well.

We provide care in many different ways: in hospital, in community settings and in people’s homes. We want care to feel joined up and centred around people’s lives, not organisational boundaries.

Our members and governors help us keep that connection strong.

Contact the Foundation Trust Office

If you have any questions about membership, governors or Foundation Trust arrangements, please contact our Foundation Trust Office.

Address: Foundation Trust Office, Hengrave House, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA
Phone: 01803 655406
Email: Foundation Trust Office