As a Foundation Trust we are run locally, which means we can work with communities to develop services that meet the needs of local people.

There are many ways that you can get involved and help us to provide services for our patients and we welcome suggestions and feedback on all aspects of the services we provide to help shape healthcare and influence how the Trust is run.

We are free to decide how to best meet the health needs of the people we serve and are accountable to local people. As a Foundation Trust we have greater financial freedom and can be more flexible which allows us to improve our services, innovate and develop new services.

There are lots of opportunities for you to get involved with us and to help us shape the future of the Trust including:

• Provide us with your feedback and share your views in our online surveys
• Become a member of our Foundation Trust
• Stand for election as a Governor and join our Council of Governors
• Volunteering
• Help support Our Bolton Charity
• Join us on social media
• Take part in research

We are really keen to provide people with a variety of opportunities to get involved with our work and put them in the driving seat.