The Healthcare Communications Association (HCA) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation with the stated aim of promoting excellence and best practice in the field of healthcare communications.  It is now a high profile and influential player in the healthcare arena and has sufficient influence and credibility to shape opinion and lead debate.  The HCA counts a significant proportion of the leading communications consultancies and pharmaceutical companies among its members.

Key activities and resources

Latest update in the Careers section:
A guide to a career in healthcare communications for those nearing the end of their studies, can be downloaded by clicking here.

The Roi and Evaluation Sub-Committee has developed an updated, interactive version of the popular HCA Evaluation Toolkit, which is available free to all staff of HCA member organisations. Find out more by clicking here. An on-line tutorial will carefully guide you through the mechanics of the Toolkit and will visually demonstrate how easy it is to use - click here to view it.

The Standards Sub-Committee has developed an online resource, the Good Practice Guide on Working with the Media, available to all staff of HCA member organisations.  Learn more by clicking here.

Training:
Sign up for or register your interest in forthcoming events by clicking here.

The HCA mission is to provide an independent forum to drive the highest standards and promote best practice, innovation and excellence in healthcare communications.