Why become a member?

Membership is free and as a member you can:

  • Have your say and help influence our services.
  • You can be informed and influence development of planned services
  • You can tell us what you think about services we already provide.
  • You can voice your opinion and comment on service developments - not just for today but for the future.
  • Share information or discuss NHS Direct services.
  • Receive quarterly newsletters, with updates, events, health information and surveys.
  • Attend meetings and events and give your comments and advice on service development and delivery.

You can also join online surveys, and take part in discussions on service planning at a local and regional level. Help shape how we develop our membership, join today!

Being involved

You can decide how little or how much you want to be involved.

You might simply want to receive the members’ newsletter and information about NHS Direct. Or you may wish to be invited to events or meetings that interest you. It’s up to you how actively you wish to be involved - the choice is yours.

We will listen to your opinions and suggestions, and develop services in response. We will also gather feedback from you, our members and the millions of people who use our services.

We will invite you as a member to attend focus groups, workshops and meetings close to where you live so that you can make suggestions and discuss your experience of our services depending on your choice.

Who can become a member?

Anyone aged 16 or over, who lives permanently in England, and is not currently employed by NHS Direct. You do not need to use NHS Direct service to become a member.

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