Do you want to have a National Voice?
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National Voices is the leading coalition of health and social care charities in England.
They have more than 200 members covering a diverse range of health conditions and communities, connecting you with the experiences of millions of people.
Existing members from the Eye health sector include Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT), The Macular Society and Esme’s Umbrella. People with sight loss may experience a variety of other health conditions and becoming a member allows you take part in discussions and projects
Membership of National Voices is free if you have a annual income of less that £100k and there is a sliding – scale of annual fees above that level.
How do members benefit?
- The opportunity to be part of a movement: Amplify your voice by joining with charities and citizens to drive change on cross-cutting issues affecting the people you support.
- A direct line to decision makers: Get the opportunity to meet with Ministers, leaders in NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care, and other system leaders.
- Stay informed on the latest developments in health and care: Receive briefings and invites to meetings on emerging policy issues.
- A space to network, collaborate and learn: Connect with others from health and care charities who share your interest in improving health and care.
- The chance to showcase your work and insight: Promote your news, events, campaigns and events and vacancies through our newsletters and social media.
- A friendly face: Our team is at the end of a phone when you need help. If we can’t help, we’ll find someone who can.
Since joining National Voices, TPT have been able to amplify the voice of blind and partially sighted people in a number of consultations including:
- Digital Inclusion
- Barriers to using medical devices
- Barriers to accessing eye care services for older people in coastal communities….and much more.
Why not add your voice? Here’s how to Become a member of National Voices.
For a informal chat with the Director of Membership and Development at National Voices, email Sarah Sweeney.
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