There are many benefits of membership and these include:
- Personal development through networking with like-minded professionals
- Regular branch meetings to discuss key issues
- Social events at both regional and national level
- Bi-monthly Journal, other HCA publications, Wallplanner and Website
- Annual Conference with reduced rates for members
- Reduced rates for members to many training days, seminars etc
- A voice to influence government policy and enhance professional profile
Types of Membership*
Full Membership
open to persons directly involved in NHS Healthcare Catering Management - annual subscription £43.00 + VAT
Associate Membership
open to trade suppliers and similar non catering management personnel - annual subscription £43.00 + VAT (Associate Membership limited to one third of Branch Membership - See Rule 5c (iii) HCA Rules and Constitution of detail)
Life Membership
open to Full Members in retirement - one-off fee of £43.00 + VAT
Honorary Membership
granted to Full Members, who in the opinion of National Council, and approved at the AGM of the Association have given exceptional service to the Association.
Patronage Scheme
There is also a Patronage scheme in place for those companies wishing to support the Association, and become involved in Branch activities - annual subscription £90.00 + VAT
Honorary Patron
Granted to pay tribute and recognise national figures or individuals who have undertaken important work in NHS catering for the benefit of the service and recognised and worked with the HCA to achieve these benefits, also awarded to individuals whose standing and reputation in society have helped to endorse or communicate the aims and messages of both the Association and the hospital catering sector. Honorary Patron membership is renewable annually at the discretion of the HCA's National Council.
Please contact David Williamson on 01334 65261 or Sandra Roberts on 01902 307999 Ext 8610 to find out more or download a membership pack.
Download a membership pack (Adobe Acrobat / Microsoft Word)
* All prices quoted correct as at April 2010