Benefits and Services

As a NUG member you will receive the following:

• EMISUser - a colourful quarterly magazine full of news, ideas, hints and tips, all written by EMIS users.
• Annual Conference - priority booking and discount for the EMIS NUG annual conference.
• Escrow – An insurance policy for your system which preserves copies of the source code to safeguard your IT investment if EMIS were to cease trading.
• Website – offering online support including email discussion groups, forums and a selection of files including back issues of EMISUser “available to members only”.
• Watchdog – lobby EMIS on your behalf on developments, bug fixes etc
• Representation - to EMIS, NHS, Department of Health, CfH And other bodies.
• Discounts & Offers:
• EMIS Training Services - 5%-10% discount
• EMIS Quality Points Manager – available at £50, usually £75
• Integra ICT - Free NUG membership/Free future subscription  - For more information please call 01767 684835/684836 or email emisnug@integra-ict.co.uk
• Education, support and guidance on using EMIS clinical systems to improve patient care.
• Members Handbook - an A4 ring binder folder full of in-depth information to help you use your system. It is updated on a regular basis to keep you fully informed of changes and system enhancements.
• Guidance Packs - including documentation for scanning, macros and setting up your own local user group (LUG).

To become a member of the NUG simply print out and fill in the following application and direct debit mandate and return the completed forms to the NUG office. Alternatively, if you would like to pay by cheque, make it out for £110 payable to 'EMIS National User Group' and send it with the completed application form.