Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting the public to its eighth Annual Members’ Meeting on Thursday, 11 September from 3.30-6.30pm in the Conference Centre at King’s Mill Hospital.

The formal Annual Members’ Meeting will begin at 5.30pm and will end at 6.30pm. During this time the Board of Directors will review the past year and set out future plans for the Trust. Members of the public will also have the opportunity to put their questions to Chairman Sean Lyons and the Board of Directors.

In addition to the formal meeting, the public are invited to look around a selection of information stands, talk to key members of staff and get involved in interactive displays. This year there are stands on charitable funds work, the services at Newark Hospital and Nottinghamshire’s new Better Together programme.

There will also be an opportunity to learn more about becoming a public governor at the Trust. There are currently four vacancies for public governors in the Mansfield, Ashfield (x2) and Newark and Sherwood constituencies. Nomination forms to stand for election must be received by the returning officer no later than 5pm on Monday 15 September. For more information please visit the Trust’s website at www.sfh.

The public can also join a members’ event which runs from 4.00pm to 5.15pm. The event, focussing on quality and improving an inpatient’s journey, will include:

· The national “hellomynameis…” campaign

· Dementia care

· Ward boards

· Nursing handover arrangements

· Service improvements in relation to discharging patients from hospital.

Chairman Sean Lyons said: “As always I am looking forward to meeting as many people as possible at our Annual Members’ Meeting and showcasing just some of the fantastic work that goes on in our hospitals each and every day.

“I hope that people will take the opportunity to attend this annual event.”

There are a limited number of places available which will be offered on a first come first served basis. Free car parking (car park 9 only) and refreshments will be available for the duration of the event.

A free bus service is available for anyone in the Newark area. It will leave Newark Hospital at 2.45pm with a stop at the Gilstrap Centre and will arrive at King’s Mill Hospital in time for the start of the meeting.

The return bus leaves King’s Mill Hospital at 6.45pm. There are a limited number of seats available so please call 01623 753192 to book your place.

If you would like to attend either the formal Annual Members’ Meeting or the members’ event please email [email protected] or telephone 01623 622515, extension 2715.