Join us today and make a difference
To become a member of the Foundation Trust please complete our on-line application form, download a form or call us.
Benefits include:
- You will receive a Membership Card which entitles you to staff discount rates in our hospital restaurants,
- You have a direct link into the Trust via the Membership Services Office,
- You will receive newsletters and up-to-date information about your hospitals and services,
- You will be consulted on future developments of your hospitals,
- You will be given the opportunity to give your views and opinions about your hospitals,
- You will be able to stand as or vote for your representative on the Council of Governors,
- You will receive invitations to special events and meetings,
- You will have access to NHS Discounts.
Membership is FREE, you just need to provide a few details and we will be able to register you as a member. To become an FT member you must be aged 16 or over and live in our local catchment area.
NHS Discounts is a private service, it is not operated by the NHS.
Member involvement levels
It costs nothing to be a Member and it doesn’t need to take up much time. Involvement levels are detailed below:
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Level 1
Newsletter and voting information only.
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Level 2
As Level 1, plus the occasional consultation, invitations to members’ only events and the opportunity to join discussion groups.
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Level 3
As Levels 1 and 2, plus information about involvement opportunities, developments in your area(s) of interest and the opportunity to stand as a Governor.
Apply now and become an FT member today!
Special FT members' meetings
From time to time, it is neccessary for us to call a special FT members' meeting to discuss an important topic with our FT members and where appropriate, hold a ballot. Below are details of any upcoming or past special FT members' meetings:
An annual members’ meeting will take place on Wednesday 28 September 2011 at 10.30am at the Castle Green Hotel, Kendal.
The agenda items include a review of the year by the Chief Executive, our plans for the future, the annual report and accounts for 2010/11, a report from the Council of Governors, the election results and appointment of Governors, a report on the activities of the Council of Governors’ Nominations Committee and appointment of the Non-Executive Directors.
To help us plan for the event, please let us know if you will be attending the meeting by emailing heidi.bowron@mbht.nhs.uk or telephoning 01229 404473.
To view the full agenda click here.
23 May 2011
Special FT members' meeting to discuss expanding the geographical area from which the Trust can recruit Non Executive Directors (NEDs).
