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Foundation trust
Become a member
We need our patients, local community and members of staff to become members of our foundation trust. This will help us to ensure we meet the needs of our patients and local communities.
By becoming a member of the foundation trust you will be in a position to help make decisions that will impact on the development of the trust's services. Members will also be entitled to elect and stand for election to the council of governors , and help to shape the long-term future of the trust.
What do members do?
Membership is free and as a member you can:
- Be consulted on plans for future developments to meet the needs of the community
- Elect representatives to serve on the council of governors
- Stand for election to the council of governors
- Help improve services within the hospital and the local health community
- Support research to improve outcomes
- Help to raise funds to improve services in the hospital and the community
- Volunteer in a variety of roles and settings
- Attend health information events
We realise members will want to be involved in different ways and it is entirely up to you how involved you choose to be, from just receiving regular information about the trust to standing for election to the council of governors.
You can view our membership application form or apply online.
Who can be a member?
Membership is free and open to anyone aged 16 and over.
Staff members
- All individuals employed by the trust on permanent contracts or on fixed term contracts of 12 months or more
- Volunteers who are registered with the trust through the voluntary services manager
- For the purposes of recruitment we plan to divide our staff into four distinct classes reflecting the professional groups within the trust:
- Medical and dental
- Nursing and midwifery
- Allied health professionals and other clinical and technical staff
- Admin, non-clinical staff, volunteers and staff employed by major contractors
Age
There is a minimum age limit of 16 years to become a member and 21 years to stand for elections to the council of governors.
How can I join?
- Complete the online application form
- Email: members@stgeorges.nhs.uk
- Phone: 020 8266 6132