Hospital Broadcasting Association
| Hospital Broadcasting Association | ||
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| Formation | 1970 | |
| Type | Charity | |
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| Membership | Hospital radio stations | |
| Language | English | |
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The Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA) is a national charity in the United Kingdom that supports and promotes hospital radio stations. Founded in 1970, the HBA provides a range of services to its member stations, including training, advice, and representation at a national level.
History[edit | edit source]
The HBA was established in 1970 to provide a unified voice for hospital radio stations across the UK. Over the years, it has grown to include a large number of member stations, each dedicated to providing entertainment and information to patients in hospitals.
Activities[edit | edit source]
The HBA offers various services to its members, including:
- **Training and Development**: The HBA provides training programs and workshops to help hospital radio volunteers develop their skills.
- **Advice and Support**: Member stations can access advice on technical, legal, and operational issues.
- **Representation**: The HBA represents the interests of hospital radio stations at a national level, including lobbying for favorable legislation and regulations.
- **Awards and Recognition**: The HBA organizes annual awards to recognize excellence in hospital broadcasting.
Membership[edit | edit source]
Membership of the HBA is open to any hospital radio station in the UK. Member stations benefit from the support and resources provided by the HBA, as well as the opportunity to network with other stations.
Hospital Radio[edit | edit source]
Hospital radio is a form of broadcasting that provides entertainment and information to patients in hospitals. It is typically run by volunteers and funded through donations and fundraising activities. Hospital radio stations aim to improve the well-being of patients by providing a friendly and familiar voice during their stay in the hospital.
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