University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust’s (UHB) New Year started with a celebration, as the Trust surpassed its membership target for the previous year by more than 2,600.

In January 2013, UHB launched an ambitious campaign – to attract 2,013 new members by the end of the year.

Throughout the year, patients and visitors pledged to support Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) – which is run by UHB – by signing up. As a result, 4,636 new members (including staff members) joined the Trust over the year.

In November the Trust held its annual Membership Week, which saw the governors man awareness stands in the hospital and hundreds of people sign up as members.

Corporate Affairs and Governor Liaison Manager, Sarah Snowden, said she was delighted with the results: “We've had such a great response this year. Lots of visitors and patients have signed up to show their support for the hospital,and we're really grateful.

“With so much interest during Membership Week, we have surpassed our 2013 target, which is a fantastic achievement.”

By becoming a member of the Trust, you are showing our staff and our volunteers your support. Members also elect people to serve on the Council of Governors and, through giving feedback on our services, they help us form our strategies.

As a member you will be invited to free monthly health talks; will receive our membership magazine, "Trust in the Future"; and can access a range of NHS discounts on high-street brands and leisure activities.

To support our Trust, you can join by completing the online form (see link below), by completing an application form within the hospital or by calling our membership office on 0121 371 4323.