How to sign up to be a Member of Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

What is a Member?A male and female member of our Portering team walking down a hospital corridor - one pushing a patient chair.

A Member can be anyone in our community, including patients and staff, that takes an active interest in their local hospitals and would like to have a say in how their health services are run. 

As a Foundation Trust we use the views of our members to shape our services to best serve the people in our community.

Our Council of Governors voice the feedback from our members to the Board of Directors, to influence decision making and the Trust’s future plans.

If you have any comments or feedback, or would like to cancel or update your membership, please email: Governors@liverpoolft.nhs.uk.

Who can be a Member?

We welcome members who are over 16 years of age and who live in England and Wales.

What are the benefits of being a Member?

Once registered you will be kept up to date about Trust news through our Members’ Bulletin, you can vote and/or stand in governor elections, attend member events and you can sign up on Health Service Discounts website to receive exclusive offers and discounts!

You can also watch our virtual events on a range of topics on YouTube, delivered by staff at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Most importantly, you can have your say on how your healthcare services are developed.

How involved can members be?

As a member you can choose how involved you want to be, and will have the opportunity to take part in;

  • Public meetings and open days
  • Surveys, workshops and focus groups
  • Take part in the consultation on the Trust’s plans
  • Become part of a virtual form to help develop better information
  • Attend our Annual Members Meeting.

How do I sign up?

Signing up as a Member is completely free and couldn’t be easier, simply complete our online application form. Alternatively, you can print off the membership form and once completed return it to the Corporate Governance Team.

If you would prefer a paper copy, please contact the Corporate Governance Team:

Telephone: 0151 529 2243

Email: corporate.governance@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

Write to:  Corporate Governance Office, Second Floor, Aintree Lodge, FREEPOST LV4006, Liverpool, L9 7BR

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