The aims and objectives of the BHA are as follows:
To promote the understanding and safe practice of hyperbaric medicine
To provide a forum for discussion of hyperbaric therapy in the British Isles, with particular consideration of:

• Clinical indications
• Therapeutic standards
• Audit and research
• Funding
• Management

To self regulate member chambers, so that hyperbaric oxygen therapy is delivered in an appropriate and safe manner to patients, and that member chambers work within accepted clinical and technical standards and legislation.
To encourage the exchange of information on treatment problems, a common database, the best use of resources available, and methods of closer unification.
To encourage a method by which peer group review is acceptable and current medical advances are disseminated.
To discuss methods of achieving long term financial support.

BHA 2012 will be held from 9-11^th November 2012 at Sheraton Skyline Hotel, Heathrow Airport, UK.
This is a Joint BHA meeting with the Association of Aviation Medical Examiners and the theme is Medicine in Extreme Environments.
More details will be available soon.