Get involved

We currently have over 17,000 public members and over 3,000 staff members. Your opinions as a member of NHS Direct, are extremely important to us, so please tell us what you think about the newsletter.

We are also looking for members to feature in each edition of Together so you can share your experiences of NHS Direct and what the service means to you and your family.

If you would like to appear in the newsletter, or have any general comments and suggestions on its content and design, please contact the membership office:

Call us on 0845 600 1866

Send an email to members@nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Alternatively, write to:

FREEPOST RRLT-RHXU-EAZZ,
NHS Direct,
Milton Keynes,
MK14 6DY

You can also get involved with NHS Direct by attending one of the meetings, events and focus groups that are regularly held around the country.

We are planning a number of focus groups later this year. Please contact the membership office if you would like to be put on the waiting list to attend these or any other meetings or forthcoming events.

The next Board meeting will take place at 10:30 am on 28 July 2009 at:

NHS Direct,
8th Floor,
Riverside House,
2a Southwark Bridge Road,
London
SE1 9HA

Board meetings are open to members of the public, and you are most welcome to join us. To attend or request hard copies of the papers in advance (which will be available 3 working days before the meeting), please contact the membership office.

Our Annual General Meeting will take place on 8 September 2009 at 10:30 am in London. This meeting is also open to members of the public, and will include the presentation of our annual report and accounts.

There will also be a question and answer session with the Board, and it would be great to see as many of you there as possible. Please let the membership office know if you are planning to attend.