These webpages outline the new accreditation routes that will be in place from February 2026 once the Scope of Practice and Education (SCoPEd) transition period ends (Friday 30 January 2026).听听

The new accreditation routes will enable members to move membership categories where they have the skills, knowledge and training to do so. 听

They also recognise the wide variety of training pathways by which our members enter the profession and then continue to develop post-qualification. Ensuring accessibility and widening opportunities sit at the core of these routes, which are designed to enable more members to demonstrate their SCoPEd competence and continue their career progression.听听

When the SCoPEd transition period ends our membership categories will be fully aligned to the columns of the SCoPEd framework. Our registered membership category will be aligned to column A, accredited membership, aligned to column B and senior accredited membership (for those who鈥檝e applied for the revised membership category from February 2024) will be aligned to column C.听

You can still apply for individual accreditation and senior accreditation now and during the SCoPEd transition period if you meet the eligibility criteria and feel ready to do so. Transition period applications will close on Friday 30 January 2026. If you choose to apply during the transition period, we鈥檇 encourage you to do so well ahead of the closing date. Visit our accreditation webpages to find out more.听

Click on your current membership category to find out more details about the new accreditation routes available from February 2026.听听

I'm a registered member I'm an accredited member I'm a previous or current senior accredited member
(Awarded prior to 2023)

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Looking ahead

We鈥檒l be holding an online event on Thursday 28 August to introduce the accreditation routes that will be available from February 2026, and to answer any member questions. Find out more or book your place. 听

If you have any further questions, visit our鈥�SCoPEd FAQ page鈥痮r contact customer services. 听