people. The aim of the meetings are towards the institutes members so that.

             the correct requirements of the profession are considered when changes.

             take place and to insure that they are made to benefit the biomedical.

             laboratory services and its workers. .

             The IBMS has many purposes all of which are important but some.

             more then others. It helps answer its members professional queries and.

             gives advice on many topics affecting their working lives. The service also.

             provides a legal 24 hour help-line for domestic and general employment.

             problems which includes a confidential counseling service. Should an IBMS.

             member be involved in a legal action related to their profession the institute.

             can provide immediate support, advice and representation. This is not a.

             legal service, they can not get involved and fight cases. .

             IBMS is also involved in the educational field. It helps in the designing.

             and developing of BSc and MSc degree courses aimed towards the.

             profession and forwards its ideas to be accredited. To do this the institute.

             maintains close contact with the heads of University Centers of Biomedical.

             Science groups. With this close contact the institute advises them on the.

             content required, ensures the courses are relevant to biomedical science.

             and that they are taught well.

             Some other functions of IBMS are it is consulted by health authorities.

             on matters concerning the profession, it appoints and nominates official.

             representatives and acts as a peer group to set the minimum professional.

             standards required. It also organises scientific meetings so biomedical.

             scientists can meet and discuss any ideas they have. It also informs the.

             public with relevant information.

             Membership costs £94 and includes legal advice, financial services,.

             IBMS travel club, income tax relief on subscription, access to insurance,.

             IBMS member loans and mortgage services. .

             Also available are the magazines published by IBMS, the Biomedical.

             Scientists published monthly, and the British Journal of Biomedical Science.