Become a member: make a difference

Joining University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust gives you the opportunity to support and get involved at one of the busiest trusts in the country. You can have a say in how UCLH develops and help shape the future of our Trust.

Governing body elections 2012

The Trust gives notice that it will hold elections to the Governing Body of the University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Elections are to be held for the following positions:

1 Public Governor within the Public constituency
4 Patient Governors in the following constituencies: London based Patient (3 vacancies) and Non-London based Patient (1 vacancy)
2 Staff Governors in the following constituencies: Non-clinical Staff (1 vacancy) and Nurses and Midwives (1 vacancy)

Nomination forms will be available from 8 May. All nomination papers should be received by 5pm on Wednesday 6th June 2012.

Click here to read the full notice of election.

Click here to read the prospective governor information pack to find out more about the roles and responsibilities of governors.

Join our Trust and become a member

It is important to us that we have as many members as possible. We want to better reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and meet the needs of our local community, our patients and staff. We are very keen to encourage people who do not traditionally get involved to join the Trust and have their say.

Richard-Murley

"I want to encourage a higher number of patients and local residents to become members – this really gives people an opportunity to get involved with the Trust – it gives people a voice".

Richard Murley, Chairman

What are the benefits of becoming a member?

Membership will give you the chance to influence how the trust develops its services; your experience and knowledge allows us to be more responsive to member's needs.

Membership is Free! Members chose how much they wish to get involved. Becoming a member offers many benefits and opportunities:

As a member you will receive:

A membership card
information about your hospitals in the quarterly members’ magazine, UCLH News
Invitations to MembersMeet health seminars that focus on topical and current health issues
Invitations to events, such as the trust’s annual open event and the Annual Public Meeting

As a member you can:

Give us your views about our services
Vote for Governor, or stand as a Governor in the future
Qualify for NHS discounts
Meet with your Governors

Do I qualify as a member?

You can become a member if you are aged 14 or over and live in one the 32 London Boroughs or the City of London.

Patients seen at any hospital in our trust in the last three years or a carer of a patient can become a member including a carer of a patient under the age of 14.

How do I join?

To become a member please see the attached leaflet which explains what being a member is about. If you would like become a member, download and complete the application form and send via Freepost to:

Membership Office
PO Box 51790
London NW1 9AQ

Or contact Ros Waring, Membership Office on 020 3447 9290 or email foundation.trust@uclh.nhs.uk

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