Become a member

Membership is free and as a member you have the opportunity to:

• Have a say in the future of your local health service 
• Become involved in developing our services and our future plans
• Receive regular information about our work via NHFT Together magazine
• Learn more about health and wellbeing
• Be invited to meetings and members health events
• Elect people to represent your views on the Council of Governors
• Stand for election on the Council of Governors yourself

You can decide how little or how much you want to be involved. For example, you might simply want to receive a membership pack and information about the Trust. If you prefer, you could take part in meetings and events that interest you. Or you can be actively involved, learn about the Council of Governors and decide if you want to stand for election.

Anyone who is over the age of 12 and uses our services, cares for someone who uses them, or lives in Northamptonshire can become a member of the Trust.

We have also introduced a 'Rest of England' constituency, so anyone in England can now also join as a member.

Staff who work for NHFT can also join.

Our aim is to develop a wide membership including service users, carers, local residents and staff that reflect the diverse population of Northamptonshire.

We currently have over 12,000 members, a great total to have reached, and we are always looking for more members and  involvement.

Complete our online form and join today!

Our programme of free events is all about NHFT bringing you more information on the topics that matter to you and your loved ones.

We have hosted a number of sessions where NHFT experts, leaders and clinicians shared information, expertise and practical guidance on the subjects you've told us are important.  

You can see the list of events and dates below. Alternatively, you can express your interest in particular sessions by emailing foundationtrust@nhft.nhs.uk and we will keep you in the loop via email.

All sessions will be made available to watch back after they've taken place, so don't worry if you miss an event, we'll be sharing our dedicated watch-back playlist after each event.

This year's Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Council of Governors and Annual Public and Members' Meeting (APMM) took place virtually on Monday 15 September 2025.

Watch the 2025 APMM

If you are not already signed up as a digital member, it's easy to go green and switch!

It means we can keep in touch with you in the most effective way, and it reduces our carbon footprint and costs (less postal mailings). You'll also receive lots more useful information - including our monthly Editions - if you go digital. 

Just provide your details, via the form below, and we will do the rest to switch you to receive communications by email only.  

We require a postal address to ensure you are allocated to the correct constituency (public area for example) however we will communicate by email once one is provided.  

Switch to digital membership form