Frequently Asked Questions
Membership
Courses
Microscopy Manual
Website
Membership
I sent my membership application through a while ago, but I still haven’t heard anything.
Memberships are only approved by the BASHH Board four times a year, in June, September, January and March. For reasons of efficiency the secretariat often wait until there are a number of applications in before sending confirmations of receipt. If you have not heard anything approximately 4-6 weeks after sending in your application then contact the secretariat.
If you send in your application in within 2 weeks of a board meeting, you may not hear anything until your membership has been approved and confirmed.
I have been promoted to a new grade, what action should I take now?
Please inform the secretariat of your grade change as soon as possible so that records can be kept up to date. However, you will not pay your new subscription amount until the next membership year.
I am joining mid year, do I still have to pay the full amount?
Yes, unless you are approved at the June Board meeting, in which case your membership will not be activated until the new membership year in the first week of August.
If you join mid year ie January/March, you will receive back copies of the STI journal for the year.
I have not been receiving my journals, who should I contact?
Please contact Anne-Marie at the secretariat who will contact the journals on your behalf.
I have changed address, who should I contact?
Please contact Anne-Marie at the secretariat, preferably by email, with the details of your new address and your old one. The membership database and the journals will then be altered for you.
Courses
I am interested in the Microscopy Course, how do I register?
The microscopy course is very popular and there is a waiting list. To join the list contact Anne-Marie at the secretariat with details of a contact address, phone number and email.
Is the Dip GUM exam included in the BASHH Course?
No. The BASHH Course in STI & HIV is the course which provides the preparation you will need in order to take the Dip GUM exam. To register for the exam you will have to contact The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries www.apothecaries.org (020) 7236 1180.
Microscopy Manual
I want to order a microscopy manual, who do I contact?
Please contact Anne-Marie at the secretariat. Again, you may need to wait a few weeks for us to process your order and delivery. Orders can be processed more quickly upon request.
Website
I want to put something on the website, who do I contact?
Please contact Simon at the secretariat. When sending files, please ensure that your content for the web is formatted exactly as you wish. Please also include a short summary (no more than 100 words) about your content so that it can be added to the ‘What’s New’ section.
How can I find a clinic in my area?
Please go to the clinic directory on the website http://www.bashh.org/directory.asp
Our clinic details have changed, who do I contact to alter this on the website?
Please contact the secretariat (preferably by email) with the changes you require.
