Become a member

Become a member and have a say in the future of your NHS

Membership is free and open to everyone who lives in the area served by East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust, or in the rest of England and Wales. Members have to be aged 16 or over. There is no upper age limit.

  • Members are able to elect representatives onto the Council of Governors which holds the Trust's Board of Directors to account.

  • Members can stand for election as a member of the Council of Governors.

  • The Council of Governors allows members to give their views on the Trust's activities and influence the development of the Trust's services.

  • Members can help the Trust develop their services to make sure they meet the needs of the local communities.

  • Members who provide an email address will receive an electronic copy of the Trust newsletter 'Your hospitals'. This will keep them up to date with all the latest news, events and developments that is going on throughout all the East Kent Hospitals.  

Register your interest

To register your interest in becoming a Foundation Trust member please complete our online form

If you have any problems or questions about membership, please contact the Membership Office:

Find out details of our privacy policy here.

What is an NHS Foundation Trust?

  • Members are able to elect representatives onto the Council of Governors which holds the Trust's Board of Directors to account.

  • Members can stand for election as a member of the Council of Governors.

  • The Council of Governors allows members to give their views on the Trust's activities and influence the development of the Trust's services.

  • Members can help the Trust develop their services to make sure they meet the needs of the local communities.

  • Members who provide an email address will receive an electronic copy of the Trust newsletter 'Your hospital'. This will keep them up to date with all the latest news, events and developments that is going on throughout all the East Kent Hospitals.  

Do you have a question about becoming a member? e-mail the Membership Office at foundationtrust@nhs.net