Trust celebrates 10,000th Public Member

Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to celebrate its 10,000^th public member.

Mrs Linda Reynolds, from West Tilbury, was honoured in a presentation at Orsett Hospital.

Mrs Reynolds was greeted by Mr Michael Large, Trust Chairman; two new Public Governors for Thurrock, Harry Doyle and David Langridge and by Cllr Ian Harrison, Appointed Governor. She was also given a guided a tour of the site and facilities by Sally Shean, Staff Governor at Orsett Hospital.

Mrs Reynolds, who runs her own business from home, said: “Basildon and Orsett are the local hospitals for my family, and I thought it would be a good thing to be more involved with them.” 

In April 2004, the Trust was among the first ten in the country to achieve Foundation status. Members can have a real influence on the services the Trust provides, and planning for the future. Membership is free and being a member does not take up a lot of time; it’s up to the individual how involved they want to be. 

Anybody who would like to become a Foundation Trust member can find further details on the Trust website at www.basildonandthurrock.nhs.uk, or call the Foundation Trust Membership Office on 0845 155 3111 ext 8975.