Our senior accreditation schemeÌýaimsÌýto recognise the achievement ofÌýhigh standardsÌýof knowledge,ÌýexperienceÌýand development. If you're a Âé¶¹Ô­´´ registered, accredited or a previous senior accredited member (awarded prior to 2023) and meet the eligibility criteria you can apply for senior accreditation using the accreditation route that's right for your training and experience.Ìý

Benefits of senior accreditation

Âé¶¹Ô­´´ senior accreditationÌýdemonstratesÌýthatÌýyou’veÌýachieved a recognised standard of professional excellence and ethical practice. Applying for senior accreditation provides you with a valuable developmental opportunity by actively engaging in a reflective learning process,ÌýconsolidatingÌýyour practice, enhancingÌýyourÌýconfidenceÌýand helping you grow throughout your career.Ìý

As well as your existingÌý,ÌýseniorÌýaccredited members:Ìý

  • can use the designatory letters 'Registered Member MÂé¶¹Ô­´´ (Senior accred)'
  • can download receive a certificate of senior accreditation and a personalised logo that can be used to promote their practice
  • will have professional recognition of the quality of their practice
  • will have evidenced knowledge and development as aÌýhighlyÌýexperienced practitioner
  • can refer to their competences and practice standards as being aligned to columnÌýCÌýof theÌýSCoPEdÌýframework within advertising materials.Ìý

Applying for senior accreditation

TheÌýdifferentÌýroutesÌýavailable to apply for senior accreditationÌýrecognise the wide variety of training pathways by which our members enter the profession and then continue to develop post-qualification. TheÌýseniorÌýaccreditation routeÌýthat’sÌýright for you will depend on your training and experience.ÌýÌý

There areÌýseniorÌýaccreditation routes for:Ìý

Our senior accreditedÌýmembership category is aligned to columnÌýCÌýof the Scope of Practice and Education (SCoPEd) framework.ÌýÌý

Cost

The fee to apply for individual accreditation will depend on the accreditation routeÌýyou’reÌýapplying for. Please click on the link aboveÌýthat'sÌýrelevant to you for more information.ÌýÌý

There’sÌýfinancial support availableÌýfor eligible members.Ìý

Âé¶¹Ô­´´ fees

Âé¶¹Ô­´´ subscriptions run for a year and are reviewed annually.Ìý

IfÌýyou’reÌýreceiving certain state benefits or have no personal income, you may be entitled to pay a reduced fee.ÌýYou'llÌýneed to select thisÌýoptionÌýwhen you renew online. Please seeÌýourÌýReduced fee policy.Ìý

IfÌýyou'reÌýa UKÌýtax payer, you may be eligible toÌýclaim tax reliefÌýon your membership fees.Ìý

Senior accredited membership 2026 to 2027Ìý£216 a year. Ìý

Senior accredited membership (reduced) 2026 to 2027 £108 year.