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FAQs

Here you will find responses to some common questions

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?

The membership fee is reduced to reflect which part of the year you join; please refer to the table on the membership pack.

I have not been receiving my journals, who should I contact?

Please contact the BASHH secretariat who will contact the journals on your behalf.

I would like to access the journal[s] online. Please visit the below websites

I have changed address, who should I contact?

Please contact 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 please e mail Cathy Taylor at palmtraining@tesco.net 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 http://www.apothecaries.org/ (020) 7236 1180.

Microscopy Manual

I want to order a microscopy manual, who do I contact?

Please contact 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 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

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