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ELECTION TO THE GOVERNING BODY 2012 

PUBLIC 

CANDIDATES’ ELECTION STATEMENTS 

Please read carefully before casting your vote 

Neither ERS nor the Trust has corrected or edited the candidates’ statements in any way. 

Therefore, the views expressed on the following pages are those of the candidates, not 

necessarily those of the Trust. Similarly the statements of fact and assertions expressed 

are made solely by the candidates and have not been validated by the Trust. 

*denotes candidate up for re-election 

If you require this ballot paper in larger print or in other languages, please contact Caroline Hinchcliffe 

at ERS on 020 8365 8909, or via email at caroline.hinchcliffe@electoralreform.co.uk 

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Farayi Chikowore 

I have skills and experience which help me to shape and promote University College London Hospitals for a challenging and 

competative future. I would like to be part of the team that plans its future development. I want to provide direction for the 

management. I would like also to make well informed and high quality decisions based on clear line of sight. 

Declaration of Interests: 

Political Party: None 

Financial or other interest in the Trust: None 

Handsen Chikowore 

UCLH is an iconic institution. However, UCLH is not in healthy condition because of tight budgets and the move to GP 

commissioning which causes serious uncertainty. In order for UCLH to maintain and enhance its envious reputation of delivering 

top-quality patient care, it should bring on board creative governors. I am an Examiner for 3 major finance institutions 

(Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ACCA, Chartered Insurance Institute CII and Chartered Institute of Purchasing 

and Supplying CIPS) I hope to bring an outward-looking perspective to UCLH and make a significant impact towards delivering 

excellent education and world class research. I would like to ensure that UCLH seek excellence in every way. I am determined 

to ensure that management fulfils their stewardship roles by effectively monitoring and reviewing their performance. 




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Alison Forbes* 

I am an existing Governor and would like to be re-elected because I believe I can make a useful contribution to patient care 

by listening and using patients’ views to make changes and improvements. 

I am a member of the Patient Experience Committee and the High Quality Patient Care Group, which work to improve all 

aspects of patient care, from appointment to discharge. My contribution includes: working with the cancer services manager 

to improve responses to complaints letters; visiting post natal woman with the head of midwifery to gain feedback about their 

experiences, and attending breast feeding breakfasts to support new mothers. I am part of a new Governor group examining 

quality issues. 

I feel passionate about staff being welcoming and kind to patients, since I regard non clinical care as an important part of 

recovery. This includes giving information when requested, smiling, efficient appointment and discharge systems, and reducing 

wait times in clinics. 

I have a wide knowledge of health policy and systems, gained from working at the King’s Fund. This background, along with 

my work as a trainer and mentor in the health service helps me understand the challenges facing health professionals and how 

to match these with patient expectations. 

I am a Londoner and feel strongly about making health services appropriate for London’s diverse, changing population. I urge 

you to vote for me. If you want to know more, please look at my website www.quercuscoaching.com. 




Candidate has attended 3 out of a possible 5 meetings 

Zack Gilpin 

I am currently on a fundraising drive to raise £1 million for uclh within 12 months. 

Also I intend to become an effective lobbyist for all users and employees of uclh. 

I am already an active political lobbyist (registered recognised third party) with UK electoral commission since 2005. 

I am 44 years old, black african british citizen. 

I am also a graduate in engineering from Swansea University 1991. 




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Hasani Hasani 

I am interested in becoming a governor for University College London Hospital representing the public constituency because 

I am passionate to be part of ‘one of the most complex NHS Trust in England. What attracted me to vie for governorship is 

the importance of UCLH in delivering a diverse spectrum of health services to a diverse and large population in the UK. It is 

this importance and great vision to provide superior health services to the community that can only motivate a self-driven 

individual to be part of. I hope to contribute meaningfully to the attainment of UCLH top 10 objectives, which if diligently 

pursued and attained will better our community. 




Joynal Uddin 

Dear Comrades 

My name is Mohammed Joynal Uddin. Since my arrival in this country in 1975 I have been involved in local community works. 

I have been actively involved with voluntary sector work since the middle of 75 

I have served the community as: 

a) Governor of the Netly Primary School for a number of years 

b) Chair of local Police Sector committee 

c) Director of Voluntary Action Camden 

d) Member Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) 

e) Director, Consortium of Bangladeshi Association (CBA) 

f) Director, Camden Committee for Community Relations (CCCR) 

g) Founder Member and Chair of West Euston Community Association 

(WEAC) 

Present involvement: 

a) Founder Member and the Chair of West Euston Partnership (WEP) 

b) Member of Independent Advisory Group for the Met Police (IAG) 

c) Founder member for Camden Faith Communities Partnership 

(CFCP) 

d) Chair of Planning Working Group. In WEST EUSTON 

e) Governor of Rhyl Primary School 

I speak and understand a few languages which would be an asset in multi-lingual Camden. 

Most recently I have been involved in taking the campaign against HS2 to the media, we’ve spoken to the BBC and national 

news papers to emphasise the misery upon Camden residents emanating from those who are making this shocking decision,.. 

If I am to be elected I intend to understand the needs of the community and patients if UCLH and work together with them 

to achieve their goals . My experience in working for the local community will be a great contribution in developing existing and 

new ideas to help the livelihoods of the patients in (statement cut at word limit) 


Political Party: Labour Party 


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Dan Whitaker 

I am asking for your support in my application to be a UCLH Public Governor because: 

• If elected I feel I could bring enthusiasm and dedication to the job. 

• I believe my professional experience could be useful to the Governing Body: 

As a trained economist, I am used to working with financial and clinical data. For 20 years I have worked in health policy – 

currently collaborating with the World Health Organisation on a six country infectious diseases project. I have often been 

involved in hospital settings and in relationships between health and political institutions. Though little of my work has involved 

the NHS, I have been lucky enough to make contacts in the UK health sector who I could draw on for advice. 

• I am interested in the opportunities and dangers of current UK health policy, especially the new Health Act, as well 

as working productively with Monitor and UCLH Directors. 

• Over the last 16 months, as a Member, I have gained experience through e.g. PEAT inspections within UCLH. 

• Family and friends have been born, treated and died in London hospitals (including UCLH), allowing many 

comparisons in care standards. UCLH’s achievements are impressive, but improvement must be constant. 

• I have lived in Camden since aged two, watching the borough, and London, change – including its health needs, the 

care available and citizen involvement. I feel strongly that I want to help make a positive difference to how these things 

develop over the next few years. 




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