Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is looking for new people to sit on its council of Governors.

The terms of office of 13 governors end on March 31 so there is an opportunity for new people to get involved in influencing local health services.

The election process begins with a call for nominations next Wednesday. Where a seat is contested, elections will be held and voting will take place between February 27 and March 19.

The results will be announced on March 20.

Nomination packs can be obtained from the returning officer, Caroline Hinchcliffe, Electoral Reform Services Ltd, The Election Centre, 33 Clarendon Road, London N8 0NW, call 0208 889 9203 or e-mail: caroline.hinchcliffe @electoralreform.co.uk.

Nominations must be received by February 7.

For further details, contact Jacqui Maurice, corporate affairs manager, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, on (01274) 382685 or e-mail: jacqui.maurice@bthft.nhs.uk.