Join HDU

The only trade union dedicated solely to hospital doctors.

Who Can Join?

All post-graduate hospital doctors and dentists, as well as non-GP doctors working in the community, can apply for full HCSA membership. Medical students can apply to become associates of HCSA. Membership is open to:

  • Consultants
  • SAS
  • ST, CT and Foundation
  • Locally employed doctors (Clinical Fellow/Trust Grade)
  • Medical Students

You will need your GMC/GDC number and bank details in order to complete the joining process.

Standard Pricing

Rates effective from October 1st 2025 (subject to change on October 1st annually).

Consultant/SAS

£37.70

Per Month

CT/ST/LED

£15.85

Per Month

Foundation

£5.50

Per Month

Student

£1

Per Year (Annual Only)

Concessionary rates

Retired members, the spouse/partner of a member, and members on maternity, paternity or parental leave qualify for reduced rates:

  • Maternity/Paternity/Parental: 50% discount
  • Spouse/partners: 50% discount for second member
  • Retired annual: £53/year
  • Retired monthly: £4.50/month

Please note that retired rates are only available to existing full HCSA members by application upon retiring from all forms of medical practice.

Why Join HDU?

A Personalised Approach

At HCSA we see you as an individual and aim to offer a timely personalised, bespoke service. We have a track record of giving expert individual workplace support and guidance through our network of highly experienced National Officers.

Dedication to Hospital Doctors and the Hospitals they work in

We’re run by practising doctors working in the hospital environment, experiencing the real issues, first-hand, that affect you. HCSA focuses on the pay, terms and conditions of all grades, and circumstances affecting the quality of care they provide. We are not affiliated or aligned to any political party, and are not distracted by GP matters.

Advice and Help Online or by Phone

HCSA members are not alone when they face difficulties – support and advice from our experienced staff is only a click or phone call away. If your case escalates you will receive ongoing personal support from one of our National Officers.

Great Value for Money

Not only does HCSA offer a more bespoke service than the alternatives, but HCSA membersip is very reasonably priced. Current rates are available above.

Contract Checking

We provide a free contract-checking service to all hospital grades, so you can be sure that you are not being asked to do things you shouldn’t be.

Professional Negotiators

We understand the value of professional negotiators when in discussion with Government or employers. We employ a skilled team of experienced trade unionists in order to secure the best deal possible for our members, and are Trades Union Congress affiliates. This gives us access to the resources and facilities of the mainstream trade union movement.

A Campaigning Union

We are a campaigning union which takes positions on those issues that are unique to our membership at local level, as well as a stance on wider national policy where this impacts on hospital workforces and services.

HDU Legal Services

Our partnership with external lawyers gives access to preferential rates on personal legal services, including reduced rates on conveyancing, will-writing, tax planning, estates and trusts, and family and matrimonial cases. Members can also access a free personal injury service and a free half-hour legal consultation.

A Personalised Approach

At HCSA we see you as an individual and aim to offer a timely personalised, bespoke service. We have a track record of giving expert individual workplace support and guidance through our network of highly experienced National Officers.

Dedication to Hospital Doctors and the Hospitals they work in

We’re run by practising doctors working in the hospital environment, experiencing the real issues, first-hand, that affect you. HCSA focuses on the pay, terms and conditions of all grades, and circumstances affecting the quality of care they provide. We are not affiliated or aligned to any political party, and are not distracted by GP matters.

Advice and Help Online or by Phone

HCSA members are not alone when they face difficulties – support and advice from our experienced staff is only a click or phone call away. If your case escalates you will receive ongoing personal support from one of our National Officers.

Great Value for Money

Not only does HCSA offer a more bespoke service than the alternatives, but HCSA membersip is very reasonably priced. Current rates are available above.

Contract Checking

We provide a free contract-checking service to all hospital grades, so you can be sure that you are not being asked to do things you shouldn’t be.

Professional Negotiators

We understand the value of professional negotiators when in discussion with Government or employers. We employ a skilled team of experienced trade unionists in order to secure the best deal possible for our members, and are Trades Union Congress affiliates. This gives us access to the resources and facilities of the mainstream trade union movement.

A Campaigning Union

We are a campaigning union which takes positions on those issues that are unique to our membership at local level, as well as a stance on wider national policy where this impacts on hospital workforces and services.

HDU Legal Services

Our partnership with external lawyers gives access to preferential rates on personal legal services, including reduced rates on conveyancing, will-writing, tax planning, estates and trusts, and family and matrimonial cases. Members can also access a free personal injury service and a free half-hour legal consultation.