Membership
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Membership of the Union shall be in the following categories:-Full Member - open to all Officers, Ambulance Staff and Control Room Staff employed in Ambulance Services within the British Isles and elsewhere and such other individuals and categories of individuals associated thereto as the NGC may determine from time to time. Honorary Life Member - individuals from within or without the Union, recommended by the NGC in recognition of conspicuous services to the Union and may be awarded posthumously. Retired Member - individuals of the Union who have retired from work as ambulance staff either at the determined retirement age, or through ill health. Student Member - is open to all Student Paramedics in full time education, who ‘do not have’ a Contract of Employment with an ambulance service. Student Membership Benefits From day one, your APAP membership provides the support, advice and representation you may need throughout your professional career.  | View from APAP Headquarters |
How much does it cost to be an APAP student member? What do you get for your money? - Discounted rates for the purchase of APAP training publications.
- Ambulance Assessment - one of the most widely read ambulance service publications.
- Information and advice from APAP’s National, Regional and Educational staff on career development.
- A first class trade union service: you will have access to APAP officials who, as practising paramedics, will give you expert representation and advice on both professional and trade union matters.
- A dedicated student representative.
- Direct contact through your local APAP Chapter with working paramedics, who can provide advice and support as well as tell you about the pitfalls and pleasures to come!
- Medical malpractice insurance. You can obtain this insurance at a discounted rate by being an APAP member.
- A free 24-hour telephone legal help-line.
- Access to additional information via the Members Forum on the APAP website.
Want to know more? Ring 0870 167 0999 or email us at enquiries@apap.uk.net. Alternatively, you can join on-line via this link. Voluntary Sector Member. APAP is now able to offer membership to people who carry out ambulance duties on a voluntary basis. The benefits are as follows: - Professional advice concerning your voluntary ambulance work
- Mediator services
- Access to 24 hour legal helpline
- Eligibility for member benefits such as discounted travel insurance, medical insurance schemes etc
- Personal counselling
- Ambulance Assessment, the Association’s quarterly publication
- Dedicated Volunteer Sector Representative
The membership fee is £50 per annum. Want to know more? Ring 0870 167 0999 or email us at enquiries@apap.uk.net.
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