Hospital Broadcasting Association

Hospital Broadcasting Association Representing hospital, health and wellbeing broadcasters across the United Kingdom Membership is open to individuals or hospital broadcasting associations.

The Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA), more formally known as the National Association of Hospital Broadcasting Organisations (NAHBO) is the national charity that supports and promotes Hospital Broadcasting in the UK. The HBA is managed by Trustees elected from its membership and is staffed entirely by volunteers. The association currently consists of over 200 individual broadcasting station

s. Just like the HBA, almost all of our member stations are managed and staffed by volunteers; from presenters and producers, to ward visitors, childrens ward play volunteers, administrators and charity trustees and management. These volunteers come from all walks of life from students to the retired and from every industry you can imagine. Patients in many UK hospitals benefit from programmes designed to make life better for people in hospital and aid their recovery. The volunteers within the hospital radio and television stations work tirelessly to provide this on an increasingly 24-hour basis. The Hospital Broadcasting Association has two membership categories and new members are always welcome. As well as promoting hospital broadcasting and representing its members, the Hospital Broadcasting Association offers its members a variety of services and advice. The HBA recognises that with our member stations being almost entirely volunteer led and run. We run training across a variety of formats from whole day training events, to half day talks and present a range of different taster seminars at our annual National Conference.

Happy Birthday, Hospital Radio Lynn, you don't look a day over 21.🎉
17/04/2026

Happy Birthday, Hospital Radio Lynn, you don't look a day over 21.🎉

News Still on the air – Hospital Radio Lynn celebrates 52 years of service April 17, 2026 April 17, 2026 , by Ian Pinnell While many things from 1974 have faded into history (like bell-bottoms and 8-track tapes), one local charity is still spinning the hits and lifting spirits. This Friday, 17 Ap...

We'd love to hear how your volunteer journey began! Share your stories below.
14/04/2026

We'd love to hear how your volunteer journey began! Share your stories below.

Did you volunteer on hospital radio in an NHS hospital in Cumbria, Northumberland, or County Durham from 1979 - 1997? Or...
11/04/2026

Did you volunteer on hospital radio in an NHS hospital in Cumbria, Northumberland, or County Durham from 1979 - 1997? Or do you know someone who did?

If you are interested in sharing your story contact Lily.

What do you love about presenting? Share your thoughts below!
07/04/2026

What do you love about presenting? Share your thoughts below!

Congratulations to John who at the age of 97 has been awarded honorary life membership from Hospital Radio Glamorgan!You...
02/04/2026

Congratulations to John who at the age of 97 has been awarded honorary life membership from Hospital Radio Glamorgan!
You can read more here: https://shorturl.at/fT9EB

Great work Radio Wey - congratulations! 🥳
22/03/2026

Great work Radio Wey - congratulations! 🥳

Thanks for crossing your fingers yesterday as we picked up three awards last night at the National Hospital Radio Awards held in Bolton

We won Silver for the Best Female Presenter - won by Maria Lopiano, Bronze for the Station Promotion - with our Radio Wey App promotion voiced by Anita Reynell and the Recognising Innovation across Hospital Radio award - for our App and audio recognition service all developed by our volunteers

And we always appreciate the support from Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Congratulations Durham Hospitals Radio! đź‘Ź
22/03/2026

Congratulations Durham Hospitals Radio! đź‘Ź

Durham Hospitals Radio had a fantastic night at the National Hospital Radio Awards which were held on 22 March April 2026, as part of the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA) annual conference.

Gold for Best Newcomer:
Cat Brannigan-Uren

Bronze for Station of the Year:
Durham Hospitals Radio

Bronze for Female Presenter of the Year:
Eileen Thompson

The Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA), a national charity that supports and promotes Hospital Broadcasting in the UK. The HBA are celebrating 100 years of hospital radio in the UK.

From left to right the photo shows the DHR team: Terry Clough (chairman), Tony Taulbut (engineer), Eileen Thompson (fundraiser), Nicky Quayle (Team Tuesday) and Ray Thompson (fundraiser).

Well done Rookwood Sound 🙌
22/03/2026

Well done Rookwood Sound 🙌

What a fabulous night.....

Congratulations Hospital Radio Plymouth! đź‘Ź
22/03/2026

Congratulations Hospital Radio Plymouth! đź‘Ź

And that’s your conference comms team signing off!We hope you’ve enjoyed the content this weekend.It’s been great celebr...
21/03/2026

And that’s your conference comms team signing off!
We hope you’ve enjoyed the content this weekend.
It’s been great celebrating everyone involved in hospital radio during our centenary year. 💛 🎙️

21/03/2026

He’s presented the awards for years…now it’s his turn to receive one.
Congratulations Sean, well deserved!

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