Membership

The Trust has more than 10,000 members who provide a voice on how their local hospital is run.  Membership is an opportunity to support and participate in this. It is also an opportunity to contribute to and influence future plans and service developments.

For any questions about membership, email yhs-tr.membership@nhs.net.

Why become a member?

Becoming a member of our Trust is completely free and additional benefits include:

• receiving the members' newsletter 'Membership Matters'
• updates and invitations to get involved in events
• receive exclusive NHS discounts
• attendance at members' events
• opportunities to stand as a governor for your local area.

If you are interested, please complete the membership form.

If you are not currently a member, we would like to learn more about what additional or current benefits would make you more likely to consider membership. Please complete this short survey about what would encourage you to become a member.

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Patient representatives needed

Every NHS patient should be cared for with compassion and dignity in a clean, safe environment. Where standards fall short they need to be reported so they can be improved.  PLACE assessments take place each year and it is your opportunity to get involved as a Patient Assessor to help drive improvements in the care environment.

You will receive training to carry out the assessment.  Travel and parking expenses will be refunded back to you and you will be provided with refreshments throughout the day and lunch where available.

• Further information about PLACE
• Join our assessment team