Joining HASSRA is easy!

Who can join?

Membership of HASSRA is open to all staff working in the Department of Health, Department for Work & Pensions, Food Standards Agency and the Executive Agencies of each of these business areas, including people who have retired and those employed by private contractors working on Departmental business.

It is even possible to join HASSRA if you used to work for one of the Departments or their Executive Agencies and you were a member of HASSRA for 25 years or more but don’t get a pension.

You may be able to join as an Associate Member if you used to work for the Department, irrespective of whether or not you were previously a HASSRA member. Your regional HASSRA office will be able to tell you more.

How much does it cost?

At just £1.80 per month HASSRA provides excellent value for money so take up the challenge and ‘Get Active with HASSRA’. The monthly subscription is deductible from your salary or pension.

Special rules exist on how to pay for those who used to work for the Department, were long-term HASSRA members and don’t have a pension. Contact your local or regional HASSRA representative to find out more.

What do I have to do to join?

For DWP employees: complete a HASSRA Membership form on-line All of our other colleagues will need to complete the form electronically, save it down and email it to us at HASSRA.Corporate Services