Become a Member of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Introduction:

Want to become a Member of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust?

Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation NHS Trust (LPFT) are in the search for new members.

The Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation NHS Trust is the NHS Trust in Lincolnshire that works with people who have mental health issues, autism, dementia and learning difficulties.

Because they are a Foundation Trust, they are required to have a membership. From their membership a Council of Governors is elected and appointed.  

They will keep their board to account through their Non-Executive Directors.  Their Membership and Governors are the voice of people in our community in making their services provided with what people feel best fits their needs.

What Are The Benefits of Being a Member of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust?

Some benefits of being a member include:

• Providing your voice on how they can improve local health services.
• Helping make a difference to the local services and community.
• Working alongside the Trust and governors about the needs of the community.
• Voting for governors to represent you on the Council of Governors. You could even stand as a governor yourself, representing the view of memberships and shaping the organisation.
• Attending events such as the Annual Members’ Meeting to learn more about the Trust and its services.
• Receiving regular email updates on the work of the Trust, including recent projects and developments.
• Receiving their Better Together membership magazine 
• Apply for a range of discounts through Health Service Discounts.

Who Can Become a Member of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust?

There are three types of members:

• Public membership – open to anyone who lives in Lincolnshire or in any English Electoral Ward.
• Patient membership –  open to anyone in the local area who has used the Trust’s specialist health services in the last five years, or is a carer of a service user.
• Staff membership  – open to anyone who is a contracted staff members within the Trust. 

Please note – all members must be over 12 years old. Membership eligibility is outlined as per Section 11 of the Trust Constitution.

How Can I Become a Member of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust?

You can sign up to be a member by following this link to the Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust website application form.

Alternatively, you can:

Download and complete the printable membership form, by following this link to the Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust website downloadable appliction form.

Or you can

• Email the form and send it to lpft.governor-member@nhs.net, or;
• send your form in the post, addressed to:

Freepost RUEL-EKKT-EBAS
Membership Office
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Trust Headquarters
St George’s Site
Long Leys Road
Lincoln 
LN1 1FS

Email correspondence is always encouraged to help us achieve our environmental objectives.

What Happens Next?

When you have sent them your completed membership form they will send you a welcome letter, introducing you to the Trust and how you can get involved. This includes who represents you on their Council of Governors.

Where Can I Get More Information?

If you would like any further information on how to become a Member of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, please follow this link to the Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust website.