How do I lobby health agencies? 

  • NHS agencies are governed by a board of directors. Directors are appointed. They are not elected representatives.
  • You can use letter writing campaigns and other campaigning methods to lobby directors and boards of local NHS agencies, or officials who work for them, such as their chief executives.
  • Your councillors, MP, MSP or AM can also contact these individuals or agencies on your behalf.
  • The boards of most health trusts include individuals who are ordinary local people and who represent the interests of the people who use the services that the trust provides. These are key people to lobby.
  • Find out who is on the boards of your local trusts, including the service user representatives, and who the senior officials are. Telephone 0845 4647 or visit www.nhs.uk