There are a number of ways you can apply to become a member of the trust:
- You can apply online by completing our secure online form.
- A Microsoft Word version of our application form – complete and send back to us as an email attachment to [email protected]
- An Adobe PDF version – please print out, fill in and post back to us. The address to send it to is on the form.
- You can request an application form and membership details to be sent to you by post by emailing us at [email protected] or by contacting the Trust secretary’s department on Tel: 01325 552314.
- You can also print off and complete our easy read application form. Please return it to FREEPOST TEWV.
By signing up as a member your details will be held in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
You can find out more information about what we do with your information in our privacy notice for public members.
Membership levels
You’ll be asked to select a level of membership that’s most appropriate. Members can choose what kind of information they receive from us and their level of involvement.
You can choose from one of the following membership levels:
- Support Member – receive minimum communication, annual general meeting and election information only
- Informed Member – same as a support member
- Active Member – same as an informed member PLUS you’ll receive details of local events, consultations and surveys
- Involved Member – same as an active member PLUS you’ll have the option to join service user, carer reference and training groups. This level is suited to people with current or recent (within 1 year) experience of services. Honorarium and expenses may be payable.
If you’re an existing member and you would like to change your level of membership please email [email protected], call 01325 552314 or write to:
Company Secretary’s Department
Executive Suite
West Park Hospital
Edward Pease Way
Darlington
DL2 2TS
We send a welcome pack to all new members and will ask you to tell us your preferred level of membership.
Staff membership
Staff membership is open to staff who are on a permanent or temporary contract for at least 12 months. Staff membership is sub-divided into six groups, called classes, which are as follows:
- Corporate
- Forensic
- County Durham and Darlington
- Teesside
- North Yorkshire
- York and Selby
The new staff classes are based on either the area you work in or in the case of Corporate or Forensic, the Directorate that you’re employed within.
If you’re a member of staff and are uncertain about which class you are eligible for, or have been allocated to, please contact the Company secretary’s department on 01325 552314.
Members Charter
View our Membership Charter which was approved by our Council of Governors in 2012
