Important Notice

25.11.2009

Acknowledged and approved by our Executive Committee on the 25^th November2009, the MCA wishes to inform you that there is a necessity to raise our annual membership dues. The MCA has been resisting this change for 5 years, but feels to reflect the financial movement and remain competitive against charitable organisations is to increase the membership subscription by approximately 10%. Despite the MCA membership increase, we hope that our loyal members will remain, as we have plans for significantly expanding the good work that we do with new up and coming activities, not least the new NAAD developments and the near publication of the ‘Alcohol and Health: a guide for health professionals.’  We continue to seek opportunities for collaboration with other organisations that have shared interests and will assist in educating and not least developing ideas that can contribute in defeating the alcohol issues of today.

Additionally, the Executive agreed to increase our members Journal subscription to £50 from Jan 1^st.  This includes online subscription, if you so choose. Requesting online access only, remains at £15 annually. This Journal subscription increase is the first for four - five years.

It is encouraged that standing order forms are organised for future payments.

Thank you for your continuing support of the Medical Council on Alcohol.

Benefits of Membership

1. Closer links with colleagues invloved in treating patients with alcohol problems

2. Closer links with necessary relations with other colleagues who may have alcohol problems

3. Attendance at the Annual General Meeting

4. A free copy of the MCA'S newsletter 'Alcoholis'.

5. You have acess to a subsidised rate of the medical Journal, 'Alcohol & Alcoholism'.

To become a member of the MCA download and complete the application forms necessary that are appropriate to your situation and send payment with as a cheque made out to the Medical Council on Alcohol.