Support your Local Hospital
This leaflet explains how you can support your local hospital by becoming a member. There is also a membership form below.
Dorset County Hospital is a Foundation Trust.
This means the hospital has to have a Membership and a Council of Governors.
Membership is free.
You have to be over the age of 16.
You have to live in England.
Members elect the Council of Governors to represent theirs views.
This makes sure that the decisions made by the hospital are in the best interests of the
community.
Why become a member?
- Its free
- You can vote for Governors in your local area
- You get a chance to stand for Governor and represent local members and the public
- You can give feedback to the hospital
- You get a newsletter
- You get to come to members’ events at the hospital
- You can get access to discounts usually only available to NHS staff, including discounts at local businesses.
How to become a member?
Complete the form underneath and put it in the post, no stamp needed.
Freepost RRAY-BKJZ-KBTY
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Corporate Support Officer
Trust HQ
Williams Avenue
DORCHESTER
Dorset DT1 2JY
Or you can apply online at https://secure.membra.co.uk/Join/DorsetCounty
About this leaflet
Author: Candi Sidey Learning Disability and Autism Acute Health Facilitator
Written: February 2024
Updated and approved: July 2025
Review date: July 2027
Edition: v3
If you have feedback regarding the accuracy of the information contained in this leaflet, or if you would like a list of references used to develop this leaflet, please email patientinformation.leaflets@dchft.nhs.uk
Membership form
Name:
Address:
Telephone number:
Email address:
Gender:
Date of birth:
