Election Key Dates
- Nominations Open – 03/05/24
- Nominations Close – 22/05/24 – 17:00
- Voting Opens – 07/06/24
- Voting Closes – 02/07/24 – 17:00
- Results Announced – 03/07/24
Documents 
- Notice of Election
- Eligibility Criteria
- Nomination Form
- Notice of Poll
- Unopposed Declaration – Public – South Somerset and Rest of England
- Unopposed Declaration – Public – West Dorset
- Unopposed Declaration – Public – Weymouth and Portland
- Declaration of Result – Public – North Dorset Declaration
- Declaration of Result – Staff
Welcome to the 2024 Council of Governors Election Portal
This portal has been designed so that you, our members, can participate in the election.
Use this to:
- Stand as a candidate
- Download useful documents
- View the results (once the election closes).
For support please call: 0345 209 3770 or email dorsetcounty@uk-engage.org
This process is being run on behalf of Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust by UK Engage.
To stand for election as a Governor of Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, individuals must be at least 18 years old. If you are not already a member more information is available at: https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/membership/