We’re a membership organisation made up of health writers with diverse specialities and a huge breadth of experience. Many of our members contribute to national newspapers and magazines and have a record of covering major health stories. Others work for medical journals, report on conferences and write for charities. Nowadays, many combine various strands of health writing work. Some are freelance, some work on staff as commissioning editors
The Guild of Health Writers was set up in 1994 to bring health writers together and to promote high professional standards. It’s a not-for-profit organisation, with income derived primarily from subscriptions and sales of our Members’ Directory. Some events are sponsored by commercial organisations to help cover costs.