BLS Membership
BLS currently offers all members:
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP WILL RUN FROM 1ST APRIL 2010 TO 31ST MARCH 2011
- Quarterly Newsletter
- Annual General Meeting
- Local Membership Groups with Regional Representatives
- Strategy for lymphoedema management, with recommendations for the minimum standard of care in the UK
- Up-to-Date Directory of Lymphoedema Treatment Services
- Useful Key References for BLS Members
- Manual Lymphatic Drainage Guidelines for Health Care Professionals
- Guidelines for Nurses and Doctors
- Research forum and Research Advisory Board
- Lymphoedema Statistical Information
- BLS Framework for Education 2001
BLS currently has over four hundred members. Nurses and Physiotherapists form the major section of the membership along with doctors, occupational therapists, Manual Lymphatic Drainage therapists and some patients. Membership is open to all healthcare professionals and anyone with an interest in lymphoedema and its treatment, and to corporations and industrial groups that contribute to the advancement of the Society.
Membership Types and Rates
- Individual membership: All health care professionals and therapists directly involved in the management of lymphoedema and any other individuals who are interested in furthering the work of the Society. The annual subscription from 1ST APRIL 2010- 31ST MARCH 2011 is currently £48.00.
- Student Membership: All those currently undertaking full time study, are involved in the management of lymphoedema and are interested in furthering the work of the Society. The annual subscription from 1ST APRIL 2010- 31ST MARCH 2011 is currently £25.00.
- Collective Membership: Hospitals or other such organisations involved in the management of lymphoedema and who are interested in furthering the work of the Society. The annual subscription from 1ST APRIL 2010- 31ST MARCH 2011 is currently £180.00 for up to six nominated persons belonging to the same PCT/Organistation. However you will only receive four copies of the Quarterly Newsletter.
- Corporate membership: Corporations and industrial groups that contribute to the advancement of the Society and its work. The annual subscription from 1ST APRIL 2010- 31ST MARCH 2011 is currently £1,500.00.
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BLS is also building up a network and co-ordinating with other bodies having similar objectives whether in this country or overseas.
