Our membership scheme gives local people have more of a say in how we are run and we'd like as many Wirral residents to join us as members as possible. We currently have over 7500 members!
As a member you can vote for governors to represent the area of Wirral you live in.
Becoming a member will give you the chance to:
It’s entirely free to join and support your community NHS services. As a member you might choose to get involved a lot or just read the magazine we send to you by post or email – it’s up to you.
The trust collects, stores and processes personal information about all members. Please read our member's privacy notice (General Data Protection Notice) here.
If you're aged 13 or over, fill in our quick online form and sign up today!
Anyone aged 13 or over can become a member, though only people living in our public constituencies can vote for or stand as a governor.
If you have questions about anything to do with membership please call 0151 514 6342 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
FAQs about our membership scheme
If your question isn’t answered here, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we will try our best to answer it.
Why have you chosen 13 as the minimum age for membership?
We believe that it is important to represent all of the public members that we serve including young adults. The views of all of our members are equally important on the Trust’s journey.
We also recognise that those finishing school and starting college are the healthcare professionals of the future and we want to make sure that they get a chance to become really involved in the Trust and share their views.
Why have you chosen 16 as the minimum age for being a governor?
Sixteen is the youngest age we could set as our minimum for governors. We feel that, as we provide a large number of services to young adults, they should also have the opportunity to shape our services and have their say.
I am already a member of another local Foundation Trust. Can I be a member of your Foundation Trust?
Yes, as long as you live in Wirral or Neston in one of our proposed constituencies you can become a member of our Trust, whether or not you are a member of another Foundation Trust.
What will Foundation Trust status mean for staff?
Because of the importance we place upon our staff we want them to be automatically included as a member if they:
Our staff can ‘opt out’ of automatic membership if they want to. Staff can also be involved in all of the same activities as public members
Can I become a governor for more than one FT?
Not usually, but it is sometimes possible. It would depend on the constitution of both organisations.
Are governors paid?
No. The work taken on by Governors is voluntary, but they are provided with the training and support they need to fulfil their role effectively and some expenses will be paid.
Will I be treated any differently as a patient if I am a member or governor?
No. All patients are equal and, as such, all have the right to receive the same quality of care. This is the case for any patient whether they are a member or governor or neither.
What is the difference between a Non-Executive Director and a governor?
Non-Executives are paid to ‘shadow’ the Executive Directors and make sure that the Trust runs effectively and smoothly as a business.
A governor is a voluntary role. Governors make sure that the Trust is accountable to its public and staff. They also make sure the views of those groups are heard by the Board of Directors.
Last Updated: Tuesday, 05 June 2018 12:42
