There have been major changes in the NHS since then, but CHCs continue to have a major role in representing local people. CHCs are statutory bodies and have rights to information, to be consulted, and to meet with Health Authorities and NHS Trusts. Members have a variety of local links and contacts that they can use. The Anglesey Community Health Council consists of twenty voluntary members who work with two paid staff based at an office in Llangefni.
Methods used include public consultations, surveys and visits.
The recently launched Healthwatch initiative will also inform this process. This is usually undertaken by the Council's staff, but members have an important role in following up general issues that arise from enquiries and complaints from the public. Basic information is available at this site on general practitioners , dentists , pharmacists and opticians. Contact numbers for patient services in the Gwynedd Hospitals NHS Trust are also given. There are 5 Health Authorities in Wales.