Derby City East

Jane’s motto is “Your Health, Our Commitment Together for a Healthier Community.” Jane feels honoured to be a governor representing Derby City East and to help Derbyshire Healthcare provide the best care for her community. Her goal is to amplify local voices, ensuring the Trust remains accountable, responsive, and transparent. Inspired by Nelson Mandela’s words, “Health cannot be a question of income; it is a fundamental human right,” Jane is committed to fostering a healthcare system that reflects the dignity and needs of every resident. As a governor, I will prioritize community engagement and hold the Non-Executive Directors to account for quality and inclusivity in care.

I would relish the opportunity to give something back to my local community which I value being part of. My mother spent most of her working career as a nurse, as a father I watched my son being born in NHS care and personally I have been a patient before so feel I have a connection with the system. I want to ensure that patients are the first priority ensuring that they receive effective care from caring, compassionate and committed staff. I will question and hold the Board of Directors to account ensuring openness, transparency and honesty throughout the system, about matters of concern and effectively represent the interests of the members. This is a role which I feel I would thrive in and really push to make a difference. I believe that the NHS is a pillar of our society and an integral part of our everyday lives. I firmly believe it is an institution worth protecting and making sure it is in a constant state of evolution and improvement, and although the financial constraints of the NHS are well known, I want to be a part of the process to help ensure its changes are managed with the best intentions.