Join the CHA

There are two ways to become part of the CH - as an individual member, which is open to anyone with an interest in community hospitals, or as an organisational member, which is for organisations that want to actively support and shape the future of locally rooted care. Both routes connect you to a UK-wide network of people and organisations who share a commitment to community-based care.

Individual membership

Individual membership is open to anyone with an interest in community hospitals, whether you work within services or volunteer with a League of Friends. By joining us, you become part of a network that shares knowledge, shapes discussion and deepens understanding of community hospitals and hubs

What you get as a member

Stay connected - receive our newsletter several times per year, with insights from across the UK.

Be part of the conversation - join our online Special Interest Group discussions & connect with others who care about community hospitals & hubs.

Learn and grow - access learning from peers & share your experience with others facing similar challenges through our regular member queries

Celebrate achievements - hear about and enter our Innovation & Best Practice Awards.

Share your news - let us help you tell your story &  highlight what matters in your local area

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Organisational membership

As the national voice for community hospitals and community hubs across the UK, we bring together NHS trusts, Integrated Care Boards, community hospitals, Leagues of Friends, research bodies and partner organisations who want to support and shape the future of locally rooted care.

Why organisational membership matters

Community hospitals sit at the heart of local health systems and have done so for generations, yet they are often under-represented in national conversations about service design, integration and investment. Organisational membership of the CHA helps to ensure that community hospitals have a strong and credible national voice, a place in system-level thinking and meaningful opportunities to share learning and influence practice across the UK.

What organisational members gain

Members become part of a UK-wide network of organisations working with shared purpose across different systems and geographies. They contribute to shared learning and improvement, take part in our Special Interest Groups, receive our newsletter, and engage with our conferences and learning events. Membership is also a way for  organisations to demonstrate their commitment to community-focused, person-centred care and to the role of community hospitals within integrated systems.

Leagues of Friends and voluntary organisations

Leagues of Friends and voluntary organisations play a vital role in supporting community hospitals and representing local voices, and we are very pleased to welcome them as organisational members. We recognise the diversity of these organisations and are happy to discuss membership in a way that reflects local circumstances.