Become a member of the BAA
Become a part of the future. Join the largest association of Audiologists in the U.K. Benefit from being part of a group of like-minded professionals, supported and advised by your peers.
Why Join?
- Stay connected and informed
- Join a platform to contribute and feedback on all things Audiological
- Regional peer support groups
- Member rates at annual conference and professional development days
- Regular communications – Horizon E-Newsletter, BAA News quarterly magazine.
Click on the relevant membership category for a full list of benefits.
BAA Membership Categories
Full membership is available for applicants residing in the UK or overseas with documented proof of BAA recognised qualification in Audiology. Please note that FULL members, UK registered with AHCS/RCCP/HCPC/GMC but living / working abroad are required to pay an additional £5.00 administration fee.
Full membership includes the following:
- Belonging to a network of professionally educated and trusted individuals
- Membership is open to all grades of staff
- News of the latest jobs
- Attending events and conferences aimed at CPD
- CPD guidance and templates for reflection
- Competitive advantage in professional life
- E-newsletter twice a month
- Quarterly Magazine
- Regular updates about the profession through emails
- Advice regarding state registration
- Full access to all areas of www.baaudiology.org.uk
- Full voting rights
- Membership enquiry service – via phone and email
- Access to position papers
Professional Benefits
- Discounted rates for conferences
- Discount rates for regional group meetings, conferences and social events
- Discount rates on advertising
- Professional awards
- Professional support and advise
- Mentoring
- Access to Higher Training Scheme (HTS)
- Links with other professional bodies (e.g., AAA)
Personal Benefits
- Income tax relief on membership fees
- Membership network on LinkedIn
- Advice on returning to the profession
- Opportunities to be involved in BAA teams
Price £90.00
Associate membership category is open to Audiology/ Hearing Care Assistants, people studying part-time for an MSc or PhD with no previous audiology qualifications, for retired professionals and for associates working within the industry.
Associate membership includes the following:
- Belonging to a network of professionally educated and trusted individuals
- News of the latest jobs
- Attending events and conferences aimed at CPD
- CPD guidance and templates for reflection
- Competitive advantage in professional life
- Monthly newsletter
- Digital Magazine
- Regular updates about the profession through emails
- Full access to all areas of www.baaudiology.org
- Membership enquiry service – via phone and email
- Access to position papers
- Professional body input into screening service
Professional Benefits
- Discount rates on regional group meetings, conferences and social events
- Professional awards
- Professional support and advice
- Mentoring
Personal Benefits
- Income Tax relief on membership fees
- Discount rates on UK hotels
- Membership network on LinkedIn
- Advice on returning to the profession
Price £45.00
International membership is available to those with a qualification in Audiology, not UK registered with AHCS/RCCP/HCPC/GMC or other registration accepted by BAA, and who reside outside the UK.
International membership includes the following:
- Belonging to a network of professionally educated and trusted individuals
- Membership is open to all grades of staff
- News of the latest jobs
- Attending events and conferences aimed at CPD
- CPD guidance and templates for reflection
- Competitive advantage in professional life
- E-newsletter twice a month
- Quarterly Magazine
- Regular updates about the profession through emails
- Advice regarding state registration
- Full access to all areas of www.baaudiology.org.uk
- Membership enquiry service – via phone and email
- Access to position papers
Professional Benefits
- Discounted rates for conferences
- Discount rates for regional group meetings, conferences and social events
- Discount rates on advertising
- Professional awards
- Professional support and advise
- Mentoring
- Access to Higher Training Scheme (HTS)
- Links with other professional bodies (e.g., AAA)
Price £120.00
Free student membership is available to all full-time non-salaried Audiology students or those undertaking related Audiology Apprenticeships (excluding STP or post-registration training). All those applying must have proof that their course runs for at least 6 months after joining.
Student Membership includes the following benefits
- Belong to a network of trusted professionals and students UK wide
- Student section of the quarterly BAA magazine
- Updates on student matters through our blog and the horizon newsletter
- FREE regional BAA Meeting attendance
- Use of all of the online resources.
- Discounted price on annual conference tickets
- Be provided with information on jobs in both the NHS and private sector
- And constant contact with the team via admin@baaudiology.org
- A BAA team consisting of and dedicated to Student and Early Professional issues
Price – Free!
Corporate membership is open to companies and organisations supporting (but not directly providing) hearing healthcare.
Corporate membership includes the following:
- Up to 5 copies of BAA’s Magazine, Flyers and other mailings.
- Free loose inserts into BAA magazine (Single loose insert to any one edition of the BAA magazine during the year of corporate membership, however, company should provide the printed loose inserts which are not more than 30gms in weight each).
- Discount on advertising (5%).
- Priority booking of exhibition space at BAA annual conference.
- Able to state that you are a BAA corporate member.
- Use of BAA corporate member logo.
- Specific corporate member ‘thank you’ page with direct link to company website through BAA corporate member’s webpage.