Graham Lane
I first became an elected governor at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in 2017. I served for a three year term, consistently representing the views and interests of Hambleton and Richmondshire residents. Over the years I have challenged the board and executive officers on many issues. One of my most significant and fulfilling achievements was serving as the patient representative on the project board for the feasibility, design and subsequent build of the Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Cancer Centre at the Friarage Hospital. I am chair of the North Yorkshire Haematology Support Group for patients and families living with blood cancer across North Yorkshire and Teesside. I am a volunteer for Macmillan Cancer Support, acting as a local fundraiser and patient support worker. I am married with three grown up children and have lived and worked in the area nearly all my life. I am strongly committed to finding a sustainable future for the NHS in our region and in particular at the Friarage and Friary hospitals.