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Northern Air says farewell to station co-founder

Northern Air Hospital Radio is sad to report the recent passing of Sidney Wander MBE, aged 92. Sidney along with Stanley Langer and Marshall Gellman were the brains behind the creation of Northern...

Volunteer Gets Commentating Experience Through Radio Gwendolen

A budding local sports journalist has landed a volunteer role reporting on Leicester City home games from the club’s ground, through the Leicester General Hospital’s radio station, Radio Gwendolen....

44 Years of Hospital Radio Exeter

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...