Association of Healthcare Cleaning Professionals
How to Join
More about AHCP…
We aim to assist our members to provide a service committed to excellence and cost effectiveness. To promote and develop measurable standards of service, responsive to changing needs of clients and to develop the interchange of knowledge and experience.
These aims have been developed from our original (1975) remit which was
- to do all within our power to supply, maintain and encourage an efficient domestic service to support the medical, nursing and allied services throughout the National Health Service in their work for the healing and the comfort of the sick,
- to provide and maintain a national code of practice to complement professional and occupational training,
- to take all such action as may be deemed necessary or expedient to improve standards of training amongst domestic staff within the National Health Service, Department of Health and comparable Government Service and Local Authority Service and
- to promote co-operation by the inter-change of knowledge.
- to maintain the established position of the Association as the recognised professional body able to advise on professional matters.
STRUCTURE
We have a National Chair assisted by five Regional Deputies (England North and South; Scotland; Wales and Ireland) with Branches within these Regions. Our current list of Officers is listed on the “Contacts” page.
Each Branch meets locally with the following aims and objectives:-
- To uphold the National aims of AHCP
- To represent the views of the Branch at national level.
- To intervene on behalf of the members of the Branch on matters of national importance to the profession.
- To provide facilities for the interchange and expansion of knowledge within the profession.
- To provide a professional and social meeting point for the members of the Branch throughout the geographical location of the Branch.
Branches try to meet regularly so that local colleagues can discuss ideas and share experiences. Meetings may include social events, local Exhibition and Seminars all related to the members’ interests in the Cleaning and Support Services Industry. For more information on the work of the Branch near to where you work click here
COUNCIL OF MANAGEMENT
governs the day-to-day running of AHCP and comprises representatives from each Branch as well as National Officers. The Chairman is elected annually from and by the corporate membership and the President is appointed from a shortlist by the Council of Management. Chair and President select the National Deputies. The Annual General Meeting held during the National Conference and Exhibition, is each member’s chance to be heard, but Branch Council Representatives act as a two way channel during the year.
The work of Council of Management is fully reported in the ACHP Journal.
AHCP JOURNAL
This contains many articles on topics relevant to the Industry as well as national and local news and details of other Associations’ meetings and events. Members also hear weekly from us with national initiative updates and to ask and answer technical and managerial queries.
CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION
Our annual flagship event is the April Conference and Exhibition which is held around the United Kingdom. We also host joint events with other interested Associations.
The Exhibition is one of the most prestigious held in the UK.
WEBSITE/E-mail
Our website www.ahcp.co.uk is updated on a regular basis with matters of interest to members and prospective members.
Our Member-only Helpdesk is our most popular tool with over 300 regular participants networking by e-mail, sharing best practice and asking and answering topical questions.
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN?
Being part of the AHCP has many benefits as well as being part of an organisation with like minded individuals with similar operational problems to yours.
You have access to influencing the national agenda, a reference to many aspects of good practice, a “virtual” helpdesk, local meetings to network and ultimately the annual conference which updates latest practices and thoughts and informs us of new initiatives.
AHCP is a professional avenue to excellence and best practice - an opportunity to access information, advice and experience 24/7. It is the national voice of healthcare cleaning management and therefore needs your views, opinions and concerns to challenge those up above and at the centre of policy making. AHCP needs you as much as you need us. If you want to be challenged, stimulated and make a difference nationally, as well as enjoying the comradeship and friendship that being part of a proactive national association brings.
Don't Hesitate, Join TODAY"
HERE’S HOW…
Complete the application form online
There are four levels of membership
- individual member
- departmental membership
- group membership
- trust/board membership
Individual membership is for one member and for the remainder of 2008 is £25 (50%). In 2009 the annual rate will be £55. You will be invoiced once your application has been received and processed.
Departmental membership covers up to three members in one or more workplace (provided one invoice is issued) and costs £60 (50%) for 2008. In 2009 the annual rate will be £140. You will be invoiced once your application has been received and processed. All members will enjoy full member benefits including their own copy of the Journal and member discounts at our events. We will reply to your application to enquire about names/contacts for your second and third member. Please complete the form with the details of the lead member only.
Group membership covers ten members on one or more sites (provided one invoice is issued) and costs £225 (50%) for 2008. In 2009 the annual rate will be £450. You will be invoiced once your application has been received and processed. All members will enjoy full member benefits including their own copy of the Journal and member discounts at our events. We will reply to your application to enquire about names/contacts for your second - ninth members. Please complete the form with the details of the lead member only.
Trust or Board Membership covers an entire Trust or Board with up to 25 journals/badges issued to the Lead Member. There is NO maximum membership and all members will receive access to web and are eligible to attend our events at member rate. The cost is £500 (50) for 2008. In 2009 the annual rate will be £1000 You will be invoiced once your application has been received and processed. We will reply to your application to enquire about names/contacts for your members. Please complete the form with the details of the lead member only.
Variations to the membership structure are available. Please send details of your specific requirement by email to helpdesk@ahcp.co.uk