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Hospital Radio Bedford: Delivery Technology Consultation

We at Hospital Radio Bedford have suffered in the last two years due to the removal of the Hospicom patient entertainment system. This was replaced with a free WiFi service for patients, which...

Converting from a Charitable Company to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation

The Charity Commission for England & Wales has introduced guidance about a phased timetable allowing charitable companies to convert to charitable incorporated organisations (CIOs). HBA's...

Ofcom Confirm Continued Access to 694-703MHz for PMSE.

Ofcom has decided to allow audio Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE) services, namely those using wireless microphones, in-ear monitor systems or audio links, to continue to have access to the...

Radio Brockley volunteer celebrates 40 years of service

Sunday 3rd December was very special for one volunteer at Radio Brockley. Here, Keith Reeve chats exclusively with the HBA and explains why he is so passionate about volunteering and hospital radio....

Roadshow & HBA Conference Update from HBA's Training Manager, Andy Carter

I’m pleased to report that our October roadshow event was a great success. With big thanks to colleagues from Hillingdon Hospital Radio who hosted the day and helped with the refreshments and the...

Bookings for the 2018 Annual Conference & Hospital Radio Awards NOW OPEN

Bookings are now open for the 2018 Annual Conference, including the National Hospital Radio Awards. The event, which takes place at the De Vere Beaumont Estate in Windsor, runs from the 23rd to 25th...

Radio Tyneside celebrates success

  It maybe six months ago, but earlier this month Radio Tyneside celebrated winning Station of the Year by holding a dinner and disco at the Marriot Hotel in Newcastle. Around 100 people attended, a...

#hbauk2018 Comes to Windsor

We are excited to announce the HBA Annual Conference & National Hospital Radio Awards 2018 is coming to The De Vere Beaumount Estate, Windsor over the weekend of 23rd-25th March...

New Years Eve Big Broadcast Returns to Hospital Radio

If you're one of those stations who find it difficult to get live shows out over the festive period, then why not join in with 30+ other stations in the UK and Ireland on New Years Eve and take part...

Radio Tyneside Patron Mike Neville MBE, Passes Away

Radio Tyneside is sad to report the death of its patron Mike Neville MBE.   Mike had been involved with the organisation since the early 1970s starting first as Vice President moving to the position...