The Board of Ashford and St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS Trust meets regularly in public and the Board meetings for 2008 are being held as follows:

·          Thursday 24th January 2008

·          Thursday 27th March 2008

·          Thursday 22nd May 2008

·          Thursday 24th July 2008

·          Thursday 25th September 2008

·          Thursday 27th November 2008

In 2008 all Trust Board meetings are being held in the Education Centre at Ashford Hospital, London Road, Ashford, Middx,TW15 3AA and all start at 2.00p.m.    Members of the public are welcome to attend and speak to Board members before and after the meetings.  Time permitting and at the invitation of the Chairman there is usually an opportunity at the end of meetings, which usually last between and 2 and 3 hours, for questions.   Copies of the papers for meetings can be obtained from:

·          the Trust’s website at www.ashfordstpeters.nhs.uk (look under ‘About Us’ and ‘Trust Board’)

·          by e-mailing  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

·          by telephoning 01932-722217

Subjects on the agenda for the first meeting of 2008 include:

·          Reports from the Chief Executive, Medical Director and other Directors

·          A presentation on the work of the Trust’s Facilities Department

·          Trust performance including activity, finance and national targets such as A&E and 18 weeks

·          Budget setting for 2008/09

Trust Chairman, Clive Thompson CBE, commented:

“Board meetings are an opportunity for members of the public to hear about progress at their two hospitals and see decisions being taken.   2008 will be a significant year for the Trust with a number of challenges to meet and important decisions about the Trust’s future.

“Although the meetings are ‘in public’ rather than ‘public meetings’ we welcome comments and suggestions from members of the public at the end of each meeting.  However for the Board members to give time and detailed responses to the issues raised it is helpful if questions can be sent to us at least two working days before each meeting.   Questions and comments can be sent to the Chief Executive, telephoned on 01932-722217 or sent by e-mail to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .”