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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Andrew Prince - Vice Chair

Andrew Prince - Deputy Chair

Andrew is the Deputy Chair of the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust (RSFT) and Chair of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Healthcare Partners Limited.  He attends the Surrey Heartlands Trust Provider Collaborative as a non-executive member.  Andrew is the RSFT Non-Executive Director (NED) for Freedom to Speak Up and actively supports this important initiative.  He also works with executive and clinical colleagues to strengthen the Trust’s relationships with the University of Surrey to ensure we optimise opportunities in research and innovation.

Andrew is a healthcare professional specialising in non-clinical support and telehealth for integrated care across acute and community settings.  He is Director of Health for Living, a community interest company that champions support for people who are managing one or more long-term conditions at home.  The aim is to help people maintain well-being for longer and to address health inequity through a support environment which is technology-enabled and engages local voluntary and community organisations.

Andrew has extensive experience working with the NHS, having served on the boards of other NHS Trusts, including as Senior Independent Director of Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust and as Deputy Chair of North Hampshire Hospitals.