What changed since the last meeting
24 Sept 2026 compared with 23 Jul 2026
- added
- 17
- removed
- 37
- carried forward
- 2
Performance at a glance
Latest published position to Aug 2026
| Measure | Latest | Standard | Change | Status | 12 month trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A&E Wait Times, opens in a new tabAugust 2026 | Latest74.1% | Standard≥ 95% | Change−4.5 pts since Jul 2026 | StatusBelow the standard. Below the 95% standard. | 12 month trend |
| Waiting times (RTT), opens in a new tabJuly 2026 | Latest64.3% | Standard≥ 92% | Change−0.2 pts since Jun 2026 | StatusBelow the standard. Below the 92% standard. | 12 month trend |
| Diagnostic tests (DM01), opens in a new tabJuly 2026 | Latest91.2% | Standard≥ 99% | Change+0.6 pts since Jun 2026 | StatusBelow the standard. Below the 99% standard. | 12 month trend |
| Cancer diagnosis (FDS), opens in a new tabJuly 2026 | Latest82.6% | Standard≥ 75% | Change+1.9 pts since Jun 2026 | StatusMeets the standard. Meets the 75% standard. | 12 month trend |
| Cancer (31-day), opens in a new tabJuly 2026 | Latest96.4% | Standard≥ 96% | Change+0.1 pts since Jun 2026 | StatusMeets the standard. Meets the 96% standard. | 12 month trend |
| Cancer (62-day), opens in a new tabJuly 2026 | Latest84.5% | Standard≥ 85% | Change+8.6 pts since Jun 2026 | StatusBelow the standard. Below the 85% standard. | 12 month trend |
Latest board intelligence
Date not recorded
Nursing & Midwifery Staffing - Appendices
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Safe Staffing M4
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Agenda Pack - Trust Board 24th September 2026 - PART 2.
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- Website
- royalsurrey.nhs.uk
- Headquarters
- Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX, England
- NHS oversight
- NOF segment 2 · Q1 2026/2726 of 134 acute trusts
- Details last checked
- 7 August 2026
1 recorded
- Royal Surrey County HospitalGU2 7XXGeneral acute hospital
Board and leadership
17 people recorded

Chair
Joss Bigmore
Chair | Board members
Our Trust Board comprises non-executive and executive directors who are jointly responsible for the effective management of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. Led by the Chair, our non-executive directors use their knowledge, skills and experience to help the Board formulate Trust strategies, and support and promote a healthy organisational culture. They hold the Board to account by challenging its decisions and outcomes to make sure they are satisfied that our organisation is operating with financial and operational integrity, and in the best interests of patients and the public. Led by the Chief Executive, the executive directors are our most senior managers and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Trust, including matters on strategy and operational management, as well as any issues regarding staff or patients. Both the non-executive directors and the executive directors regularly speak with patients and staff, listening to their views, ideas and concerns.
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Chief executive
Louise Stead
Group Chief Executive | Board members
Our Trust Board comprises non-executive and executive directors who are jointly responsible for the effective management of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. Led by the Chair, our non-executive directors use their knowledge, skills and experience to help the Board formulate Trust strategies, and support and promote a healthy organisational culture. They hold the Board to account by challenging its decisions and outcomes to make sure they are satisfied that our organisation is operating with financial and operational integrity, and in the best interests of patients and the public. Led by the Chief Executive, the executive directors are our most senior managers and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Trust, including matters on strategy and operational management, as well as any issues regarding staff or patients. Both the non-executive directors and the executive directors regularly speak with patients and staff, listening to their views, ideas and concerns.
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Chris Attoe
Group Director of Strategy | Board members
Our Trust Board comprises non-executive and executive directors who are jointly responsible for the effective management of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. Led by the Chair, our non-executive directors use their knowledge, skills and experience to help the Board formulate Trust strategies, and support and promote a healthy organisational culture. They hold the Board to account by challenging its decisions and outcomes to make sure they are satisfied that our organisation is operating with financial and operational integrity, and in the best interests of patients and the public. Led by the Chief Executive, the executive directors are our most senior managers and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Trust, including matters on strategy and operational management, as well as any issues regarding staff or patients. Both the non-executive directors and the executive directors regularly speak with patients and staff, listening to their views, ideas and concerns.

Dr Bill Jewsbury
Medical Director | Board members
Our Trust Board comprises non-executive and executive directors who are jointly responsible for the effective management of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. Led by the Chair, our non-executive directors use their knowledge, skills and experience to help the Board formulate Trust strategies, and support and promote a healthy organisational culture. They hold the Board to account by challenging its decisions and outcomes to make sure they are satisfied that our organisation is operating with financial and operational integrity, and in the best interests of patients and the public. Led by the Chief Executive, the executive directors are our most senior managers and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Trust, including matters on strategy and operational management, as well as any issues regarding staff or patients. Both the non-executive directors and the executive directors regularly speak with patients and staff, listening to their views, ideas and concerns.

Matt Jarratt
Chief Operating Officer | Board members
Led by the Chief Executive, the executive directors are our most senior managers and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Trust, including matters on strategy and operational management, as well as any issues regarding staff or patients. Both the non-executive directors and the executive directors regularly speak with patients and staff, listening to their views, ideas and concerns.

Ross Dunworth
Deputy CEO & Finance Director | Board members
Our Trust Board comprises non-executive and executive directors who are jointly responsible for the effective management of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. Led by the Chair, our non-executive directors use their knowledge, skills and experience to help the Board formulate Trust strategies, and support and promote a healthy organisational culture. They hold the Board to account by challenging its decisions and outcomes to make sure they are satisfied that our organisation is operating with financial and operational integrity, and in the best interests of patients and the public. Led by the Chief Executive, the executive directors are our most senior managers and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Trust, including matters on strategy and operational management, as well as any issues regarding staff or patients. Both the non-executive directors and the executive directors regularly speak with patients and staff, listening to their views, ideas and concerns.

Ruth Colburn Jackson
Group Director of Transformation and Digital | Board members
Our Trust Board comprises non-executive and executive directors who are jointly responsible for the effective management of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. Led by the Chair, our non-executive directors use their knowledge, skills and experience to help the Board formulate Trust strategies, and support and promote a healthy organisational culture. They hold the Board to account by challenging its decisions and outcomes to make sure they are satisfied that our organisation is operating with financial and operational integrity, and in the best interests of patients and the public. Led by the Chief Executive, the executive directors are our most senior managers and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Trust, including matters on strategy and operational management, as well as any issues regarding staff or patients. Both the non-executive directors and the executive directors regularly speak with patients and staff, listening to their views, ideas and concerns.

Tom Smerdon
Group Director of Neighbourhood Health | Board members
Our Trust Board comprises non-executive and executive directors who are jointly responsible for the effective management of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. Led by the Chair, our non-executive directors use their knowledge, skills and experience to help the Board formulate Trust strategies, and support and promote a healthy organisational culture. They hold the Board to account by challenging its decisions and outcomes to make sure they are satisfied that our organisation is operating with financial and operational integrity, and in the best interests of patients and the public. Led by the Chief Executive, the executive directors are our most senior managers and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Trust, including matters on strategy and operational management, as well as any issues regarding staff or patients. Both the non-executive directors and the executive directors regularly speak with patients and staff, listening to their views, ideas and concerns.

Tom White
Director of Human Resources | Board members
Our Trust Board comprises non-executive and executive directors who are jointly responsible for the effective management of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. Led by the Chair, our non-executive directors use their knowledge, skills and experience to help the Board formulate Trust strategies, and support and promote a healthy organisational culture. They hold the Board to account by challenging its decisions and outcomes to make sure they are satisfied that our organisation is operating with financial and operational integrity, and in the best interests of patients and the public. Led by the Chief Executive, the executive directors are our most senior managers and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Trust, including matters on strategy and operational management, as well as any issues regarding staff or patients. Both the non-executive directors and the executive directors regularly speak with patients and staff, listening to their views, ideas and concerns.

Vicki Mumford
Chief Nurse | Board members
Our Trust Board comprises non-executive and executive directors who are jointly responsible for the effective management of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. Led by the Chair, our non-executive directors use their knowledge, skills and experience to help the Board formulate Trust strategies, and support and promote a healthy organisational culture. They hold the Board to account by challenging its decisions and outcomes to make sure they are satisfied that our organisation is operating with financial and operational integrity, and in the best interests of patients and the public. Led by the Chief Executive, the executive directors are our most senior managers and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Trust, including matters on strategy and operational management, as well as any issues regarding staff or patients. Both the non-executive directors and the executive directors regularly speak with patients and staff, listening to their views, ideas and concerns.

Julia Dutchman-Bailey
Non-Executive Director | Board members
Our Trust Board comprises non-executive and executive directors who are jointly responsible for the effective management of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. Led by the Chair, our non-executive directors use their knowledge, skills and experience to help the Board formulate Trust strategies, and support and promote a healthy organisational culture. They hold the Board to account by challenging its decisions and outcomes to make sure they are satisfied that our organisation is operating with financial and operational integrity, and in the best interests of patients and the public. Led by the Chief Executive, the executive directors are our most senior managers and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Trust, including matters on strategy and operational management, as well as any issues regarding staff or patients. Both the non-executive directors and the executive directors regularly speak with patients and staff, listening to their views, ideas and concerns.

Lisa Goldstone
Non-Executive Director | Board members
Our Trust Board comprises non-executive and executive directors who are jointly responsible for the effective management of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. Led by the Chair, our non-executive directors use their knowledge, skills and experience to help the Board formulate Trust strategies, and support and promote a healthy organisational culture. They hold the Board to account by challenging its decisions and outcomes to make sure they are satisfied that our organisation is operating with financial and operational integrity, and in the best interests of patients and the public. Led by the Chief Executive, the executive directors are our most senior managers and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Trust, including matters on strategy and operational management, as well as any issues regarding staff or patients. Both the non-executive directors and the executive directors regularly speak with patients and staff, listening to their views, ideas and concerns.

Mohinder (Mindy) Sawhney
Deputy Chair (Non-Executive Director) | Board members

Nasim Amir
Non-Executive Director | Board members
Our Trust Board comprises non-executive and executive directors who are jointly responsible for the effective management of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. Led by the Chair, our non-executive directors use their knowledge, skills and experience to help the Board formulate Trust strategies, and support and promote a healthy organisational culture. They hold the Board to account by challenging its decisions and outcomes to make sure they are satisfied that our organisation is operating with financial and operational integrity, and in the best interests of patients and the public. Led by the Chief Executive, the executive directors are our most senior managers and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Trust, including matters on strategy and operational management, as well as any issues regarding staff or patients. Both the non-executive directors and the executive directors regularly speak with patients and staff, listening to their views, ideas and concerns.

Paresh Patel
Non-Executive Director | Board members
Our Trust Board comprises non-executive and executive directors who are jointly responsible for the effective management of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. Led by the Chair, our non-executive directors use their knowledge, skills and experience to help the Board formulate Trust strategies, and support and promote a healthy organisational culture. They hold the Board to account by challenging its decisions and outcomes to make sure they are satisfied that our organisation is operating with financial and operational integrity, and in the best interests of patients and the public. Led by the Chief Executive, the executive directors are our most senior managers and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Trust, including matters on strategy and operational management, as well as any issues regarding staff or patients. Both the non-executive directors and the executive directors regularly speak with patients and staff, listening to their views, ideas and concerns.

Peter Holland
Non-Executive Director | Board members
Our Trust Board comprises non-executive and executive directors who are jointly responsible for the effective management of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. Led by the Chair, our non-executive directors use their knowledge, skills and experience to help the Board formulate Trust strategies, and support and promote a healthy organisational culture. They hold the Board to account by challenging its decisions and outcomes to make sure they are satisfied that our organisation is operating with financial and operational integrity, and in the best interests of patients and the public. Led by the Chief Executive, the executive directors are our most senior managers and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Trust, including matters on strategy and operational management, as well as any issues regarding staff or patients. Both the non-executive directors and the executive directors regularly speak with patients and staff, listening to their views, ideas and concerns.

Stephanie Smith
Non-Executive Director | Board members
Our Trust Board comprises non-executive and executive directors who are jointly responsible for the effective management of Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. Led by the Chair, our non-executive directors use their knowledge, skills and experience to help the Board formulate Trust strategies, and support and promote a healthy organisational culture. They hold the Board to account by challenging its decisions and outcomes to make sure they are satisfied that our organisation is operating with financial and operational integrity, and in the best interests of patients and the public. Led by the Chief Executive, the executive directors are our most senior managers and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Trust, including matters on strategy and operational management, as well as any issues regarding staff or patients. Both the non-executive directors and the executive directors regularly speak with patients and staff, listening to their views, ideas and concerns.
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