Annual Report and Accounts - The Great Western Hospital

The Trust has a wide range of staff undertaking a variety of roles and professions. In 2011/12
consideration was given to establishing classes within the staff constituency to reflect occupational
areas. This was supported by the Trust and changes to the staff constituency are planned for
implementation in November 2013, the details of which will be finalised in early 2013.
Public members can only be a member of one constituency. Staff can only be members of the staff
constituency. Members are able to vote and stand in elections for the Council of Governors.
5.8.4 Membership analysis
During the year, the Trust sought to increase membership numbers. As at 31 March 2012, the
membership of the Great Western HNS Foundation Trust was as follows: -
Number of
Members
Swindon Public Constituency 2870
Wiltshire Public Constituency 1473
West Berkshire and Oxfordshire Public Constituency 325
Gloucestershire and Bath and North East Somerset Public Constituency 156
Affiliated 217
Staff Constituency 7222
TOTAL 12263
Public Constituency 2011/12 2012/13 (estimated)
At year start (1 April) 5007 5041
New Members 187 250
Members leaving 153 150
At year end (31 March) 5041 5141
Staff constituency 2011/12 2012/13 (estimated)
At year start (1 April) 4916 7222
New Members 2438 200
Members leaving 132 200
At year end (31 March) 7222 7222
The estimates for 2012/13 are based on a best prediction having regard to this year’s increase and
the number of members leaving.
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