28 Aug 2009

Added focus on Membership

Members of Mental Health Matters are being encouraged to get involved with and support the organisation in a variety of different ways.

From its origins in 1984, Mental Health Matters has been a membership based organisation, and service users' views and needs have always been at the centre of its operational strategy. As the organisation has grown and developed, this has become even more important.

Paul Duncan, recently appointed Membership and Marketing Manager at Mental Health Matters, explains: "Being a service user led organisation is something that gives Mental Health Matters both credibility and authenticity. However, it is essential that our provision for members continues to be relevant and responsive."

"Some people may want to support us and hear what is going on. Others may prefer to be more actively involved, giving valuable feedback to help shape the services that MHM provide, voting at the AGM or becoming a trustee.".

"We are keen to look at the various ways that people can get involved, support our work, and engage with us. We want to take the opportunity to really listen to, and value, the views of our members".

Membership to Mental Health Matters means you will recieve:

• Regular MHM newsletters
• A copy of the Mental Health Matters annual report and accounts
• Voting rights at the Mental Health Matters AGM
• The right to stand for election onto Mental Health Matters Board of Trustees

To support Mental Health Matters, find out more information, or give us your feedback, you can contact us at our Central Office on 0191 5163500, email membership@mentalhealthmatters.co.uk or you can write to us.