Become a member or governor

Our members are at the heart of Sussex Partnership and help us shape mental  health services in our community and the quality of care and services we deliver.  

Membership is free and anyone over the age of 14 years old can join.

Membership categories

• Service user: people who have used our services in the past five years

• Carer: a carer of someone who has used our services in the past five years

• Public: anyone interested in our services who lives in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, Hampshire, or West Sussex 

• Staff: a permanent member of staff, on a fixed-term contract of at least 12 months or social care staff who work at Sussex Partnership.

Become a member

As a member, you will:

• Have a voice in how we deliver our services

• Receive a copy of our magazine Partnership Matters packed with the latest news, events and features

• Attend members' events

• Take part in surveys and consultations about our plans

• Benefit from discounts with local retailers and other organisations.

Apply to become a member by completing a membership application form

Contact us

Here’s how to get in touch if you would like to find out more about becoming a member:

• Call: 0800 015 3357
• Email ft@spft.nhs.uk  

For more information, read our full Membership Strategy or our strategy summary.