Your Candidates
Election to the Council of Governors 2013
Public: Easington
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| Please note that neither ERS nor the Trust has corrected or edited the candidates' statements in any way. The views expressed on the following pages are those of the candidates only, and similarly the statements of fact and assertions expressed are made solely by the candidates and have not been validated by the Trust. | John Cattermole Kerry Doyle Mary King |
John Cattermole Kerry Doyle
Why do you want to be a Governor?To continue to being involved in Health Care after serving in R.A.M.C. at Catterick Military Hospital & Strensall Queen Elizabeth Barracks (C.R.S.) 1947-49 & being on Sunderland Area Hospital Management Committee (visiting 1973-4) Community Health Council 1981-2 on Durham H.A. 1982-9 & being on North Tees & Hartlepool & Tees, Esk & Wear Valley Foundation Trust 2008-13.
What skills do you feel you could bring to this role?
Nursing in R.A.M.C. & at Ryhope General Hospital on Geriatric & Medical Wards & working in Operating Theatres for 15 yrs, then caring for my bed-bound ex nurse wife. I became a full time carer & nurse again after my late wife had both legs amputated (mid-thigh) in August & October 1975 until 2008, so I know the needs of the sick & disabled.
Declaration of Interests:
Political Party: None
Financial or other interest in the Trust: None
Mary King
Standing for re-electionWhy do you want to be a Governor?
I wish to continue my work representing public views from the Easington area which I have done for the past 3 years. These public views are gained from being active within the community as a governor of two local schools along with performing electoral register duties. My 100% attendance at Trust meetings has enabled me to achieve this by presenting questions from members and residents which are relevant to our area. This has been supported by serving on several committees including:
- PEQS – Patient Experience and Quality Standards, visiting both Hospitals and the Community asking patients their honest opinions.
- PIEG – Patient Information and Evaluation Group, making hospital leaflets easier to understand.
- Membership Strategy Committee, which enrols members of the public to the Trust, where I have performed a successful role.
As a serving Governor, representing the Easington area, it would be an honour if re-elected to serve another term.
What skills do you feel you could bring to this role?
I have a diverse and ranging involvement within my local community to accurately represent public opinion.
I have the ability to direct questions and concerns from the public and members to the relevant departments of the Trust, obtaining satisfactory answers.
I have the time to dedicate to the role demonstrated by my involvement with various Trust committees and attending members’ events outside of official requirements. I was also honoured to help judge the Hartlepool Mail ‘Best of Health Awards 2013’.
Declaration of Interests:
Political Party: None
Financial or other interest in the Trust: None
Mary King
Attended 11/12 Council of Governors meetings, member of the Membership Strategy
Committee and Patient Information Evaluation Group