Members

Annual Members' Meeting 2022

The presentation from the meeting, which took place on 26 September 2022, is published in this downloadable document:

The presentation from the meeting, which took place on 21 September 2021, is published in this downloadable document:

The Trust is part of the NHS, and therefore subject to NHS standards, performance ratings and systems of inspection.

But because we are a Foundation Trust, we are self-governing and so are directly accountable to local communities (please see What it means to be an NHS Foundation Trust).

All members of our local community are welcome to join the Trust as a Member.

Anyone who lives within our constituency area and is over the age of 12 can become a Member.

Members of staff are automatically made Members of the Trust on appointment (they can opt out if they wish).

Membership is free.

You will:

Receive information about the Trust's activities and Member events including discussion groups and health seminars
Have a greater say in the services we run
Elect a Council of Governors to represent your views to the Trust Board of Directors
Receive updates from the Trust
Be invited to attend exclusive members events
Be invited to take part in focus groups to help shape our services
From the age of 18, be able to stand for election to the Council of Governors
From the age of 18, be able to join NHS discount scheme, Health Service Discounts, which offers online deals and savings at a range of retailers
Be consulted on how the provision of our services could be improved

You can do as much or as little as you like.

Some of our Members stand to be Governors, attend Members' events and contribute by asking questions or sending emails.

Other Members prefer to simply receive information - it's up to you.