Types of Membership

Full membership of BAHT is open to all HCPC registered physiotherapists and occupational therapists based in the United Kingdom.

Benefits of Membership are:

An annual subscription to 'Hand Therapy', a peer reviewed scientific journal - please note that student members will receive an electronic rather than a hard copy of the journal.
Discounts on BAHT accredited courses.
BAHT annual conference, joining every 3 years with the British Society for Surgeons of the Hand.
Bursaries to help pay for conference and courses.
Research Grants
Access to a network of other hand therapists for advice, support and debate through a website forum.
The opportunity to attend educational meetings around the UK at BAHT-affiliated regional groups.
Regular news and updates from the hand therapy world through our E-Bulletin and our close links to the European and International Hand Therapy Federations.
Affiliations with EFSHT and IFSHT through BAHT's membership status.

For registered occupational therapists and physiotherapists practicing outside the United Kingdom.

Benefits of Membership are:

An annual subscription to 'Hand Therapy', a peer reviewed scientific journal - please note that student members will receive an electronic rather than a hard copy of the journal.
Discounts on BAHT accredited courses.
BAHT annual conference, joining every 3 years with the British Society for Surgeons of the Hand.
Bursaries to help pay for conference and courses.
Research Grants
Access to a network of other hand therapists for advice, support and debate through a website forum.
The opportunity to attend educational meetings around the UK at BAHT-affiliated regional groups.
Regular news and updates from the hand therapy world through our E-Bulletin and our close links to the European and International Hand Therapy Federations.
Affiliations with EFSHT and IFSHT through BAHT's membership status.

Associate membership is available for surgeons, students, therapy technicians and assistants.

Benefits of Membership are:

An annual electronic subscription to 'Hand Therapy', a peer reviewed scientific journal.
Discounts on BAHT accredited courses.
BAHT annual conference, joining every 3 years with the British Society for Surgeons of the Hand.
Access to a network of other hand therapists for advice, support and debate through a website forum.
The opportunity to attend educational meetings around the UK at BAHT-affiliated regional groups.
Regular news and updates from the hand therapy world through our E-Bulletin and our close links to the European and International Hand Therapy Federations.
Affiliations with EFSHT and IFSHT through BAHT's membership status.