BALPA was shockingly poor at representing me in my hour of need. Since resigned from BALPA. Had a query regarding an issue at work recently, IPA got back to me within 30 mins. They pointed out that there rep's are not volunteers, but trained employees. They offered support at my expense as I was not a member, and the matter was already in process, had I of been a member it would be free.
Joining IPA now for the future.