Hospital Radios are completely voluntary organisations that operate within hospitals. There are over 250 in the UK and 8 in Northern Ireland.

Although every station operates in accordance with the wishes of each individual hospital trust each station is completely self funding and relies on donations and sponsorship. Hospital radio stations never use any funds that could be spent on health care.

Hospital radio is very rewarding. The patients find visits from hospital radio representatives very rewarding and enjoy listening to specially tailored shows.

Volunteers also find hospital radio rewarding, they can build their broadcasting skills as well as meet lots of new people and help their local community.

Hospital Radio studios operate like smaller versions of professional studios, all stations use CD's & Record players and many now use mini disc systems as well as computer automation systems - some even broadcasting 24 hours a day.

Why not visit the stations page to find the nearest station to you !