Who are our members?

Our members are interested in mental health services provided and would like to received news about Derbyshire Mental Health Services NHS Trust.

A member will be:-

• Over the age of 16 (there is no upper limit!)

• Live in the County of Derbyshire or;

• Live in the area around the borders of Derbyshire

• A member of staff (Staff are automatically members unless they wish to opt out)

You cannot be a member of both the public and the staff constituencies. 

Anyone 16 years of age or over who is resident in Derbyshire and surroundings areas can be a member of the Foundation Trust.

We encourage you to become a member by filling out the form at this link https://www.nhs-membership.co.uk/dmh or by requesting a form from the contact details below. 

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Why become a member?

Membership is free and the benefits are:

-  you will have a voice in the development of your trust services for everyone's benefit
-  you can vote for your local representative on the Council of Governors
-  you can stand as a representative on the Council of Governors
-  you can take part in surveys and questionnaires
-  you will be able to attend focus groups where we can talk to our members directly
-  you will receive quarterly newsletters, free of charge
-  you will receive invitations to attend free master classes on a wide variety of mental health issues.  Here you can meet the professionals on an informal basis and find out more.
-  you can put yourself forward when a vacancy for a Non-executive Director on the Trust Board
-  you will receive advance notice and invitations to special events
-  you will be able to influence plans for the future development of the trust via your Council of Governors to the Trust Board
-  you will be able to tell us what you think about our services and how they can be improved
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Why become a member?

People want to be members of our trust for different reasons and will have their own expectations from their membership.  The minimum we ask is that you agree to receive a quarterly newsletter, free of charge.  We will send this to you, preferably by e-mail, however if you prefer a hard copy through the post we can arrange for this.

If you would like further involvement, you can take part in surveys and questionnaires.  We value any feedback we get as it gives us the opportunity to improve and develop our services. 

Attending focus groups, master classes, Council of Governors meetings and special events are also options which you are welcome to attend.

If you would like to be involved at a higher level you might like to stand for and be elected to the Council of Governors.  Governors will meet on a regular basis and work in conjunction with the Trust Board.  For further information please use the link Governors,

You are free to choose how you want to be involved and how often you would like to be involved; from just receiving a newsletter up to being elected to the Council of Governors.  If you are successful in being elected you would have certain responsibilities and be expected to participate in council meetings.

Remember, the choice is yours and you have no obligation to take part or attend any event.  
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