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TSA offers membership to all organisations involved in telecare and/or telehealth service delivery; technology development and deployment; commissioning; support services; research and patient and/or service user representation. Our current membership represents all these areas, and continues to grow both across the UK and overseas.
By becoming a member of the TSA, you will benefit from:
TSA representation, helping to shape and improve the industry. TSA works closely with:
- Department of Health
- Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)
- Welsh Assembly Government
- Scottish Government & Scottish Centre for Telecare and Telehealth (SCTT)
- European Centre for Connected Health
- Westminster politicians and senior civil servants
- Ofcom
- Technology Strategy Board (TSB)
Development of your business, by networking at member only regional fora to:
- Share best practice
- Learn about the latest industry developments and innovations
- Keep informed about technical developments, policy and legislation that impact on your business
- Generate new contacts and business leads
- Participate in working groups, expert committees and Think Tanks
Improvement in your knowledge of this rapidly changing sector, and accelerated learning, utilising the TSA's dedicated resources:
- Telehealth specialist groups, including the Telehealth Forum
- Telecare operational support, including How To... information and Good Practice Guides
- Technical Standards Committee addressing Next Generation Networks (NGN's) and IP solutions
- One to one advice about quality standards and Code accreditation
- Participation in the annual member survey
- Access to specialist reports
- Participation in online polls and discussion groups
Reassurance of your customers, gaining a business edge and recognition of your high standards, through accreditation to the national TSA Telecare Code of Practice:
- Work toward accreditation to the independently audited TSA Code, developed by telecare experts and recognised within key telecare documents for England, Scotland and Wales
- Keep the standards relevant through regular Code events, and feedback sessions
- The Telehealth elements to the Code of Practice are currently in development
As part of your membership you receive:
Invitations to Exclusive Events (free to attend for members), including:
The Annual General Meeting; Regional Fora; Issue specific events; eg NGN's, Safeguarding, Internet Protocol, Telehealth focused events
Member only rates, and priority booking for key events, including:
The International Telecare and Telehealth Conference, Code of Practice Training Events, Telecare and Telehealth Training Events.
Publications including:
- Free listing in the member directory, available for view on the website
- Free copies of theLink magazine (4 editions per year)
- Free copies of the TSA Annual Report - recognised as the key authoritative document for telecare and telehealth
- Free editorial submission to theLink magazine
- Regular e-bulletins featuring the latest information about telecare and telehealth
- Reduced advertising rates in theLink magazine
- Reduced email advertising rates to the TSA membership for jobs and tenders.
The TSA has different types of membership to suit different types of organisations. These are:
