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Be part of the Talking Health Network

By becoming a member of the network you will be supporting the development of quality assured lay led self-management programmes, committed to helping people with long term conditions to develop the confidence and skills they need to enable them to live as full a life as possible.

If you are an individual or organisation that wishes to join the network please contact Jane Cooper:

To join as a Consultant Member please contact Jean Thompson:

Talking Health Consultants – open to individual freelance consultants offering services in support of lay led self-management and patient empowerment training. Click here to see full benefits of becoming a Consultant member

Organisations – open to organisations offering their services in support of lay led self-management and user empowerment in health and social care. Click here to see full benefits of becoming an Organisation Supporter

Supporters – open to individuals, that want to support the work of the Talking Health Network. Click here to see full benefits of becoming an Individual Supporter

Subscription Fees

For 2013 we have a subscription holiday. After this the following subscription rates will apply.

Annual subscription, Consultants: £50 without email. £60 including email, £50 one off registration fee. Organisations: £30. Supporters: £15.

* The registration fee is a one off payment


Benefits of becoming a Talking Health Consultant

    • An opportunity to be part of a respected network of individual members who are established in the field of lay led self-management
    • Full profile including picture and list of services added to the Talking Health website
    • Advertising your services though the website
    • Opportunity to work in partnership with fellow Network members
    • Quarterly newsletters
    • Bespoke Talking Health email account with access to web mail
    • Use of Talking Health Network logo.


      Benefits of becoming a Organisation Supporter

      • Organisational profile to promote services and work in the field of lay led self-management
      • Advertising space
      • Access to a network of individuals with a wide range of expertise in lay led self management
      • Quarterly Talking Health newsletter.


      Benefits of becoming an individual Supporter

      • Recognition as a supporter of services by and for people with long term health conditions
      • Quarterly Talking Health newsletter.


      Should you have any queries regarding membership please do not hesitate to contact Jean Thompson:




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