About Affiliate membership and requirements
We know it’s not only paediatricians who are committed to improving child health outcomes and who share our vision of a healthier future for children and young people across the world.
Affiliate membership is open to those with a professional interest in child health, but who do not have a primary medical qualification. If you are a paediatric or neonatal nurse, pharmacist, social worker, teacher, physician associate, school nurse or allied health professional, join us as an affiliate member.
If you are a paediatric or neonatal nurse, or a physician associate you may also register for training. This gives you access to our online tool RCPCH ePortfolio, which records your progression. You can register for training when you apply for membership. If you already have Affiliate membership and would like to add training, please contact our Training Services team on training.services@rcpch.ac.uk.
Benefits
Affiliate membership offers the following benefits:
- Full access to the Child Protection Portal, including the Companion and other resources
- Digital subscription to Archives of Disease in Childhood
- Milestones magazine
- Option to receive regular email news bulletins
- Reduced fees for RCPCH Conference and other courses and events
- Use of the members' room in our London office
- TOTUM PRO eligibility
Membership fees for Affiliate members in 2025
Below are the fees. There is an additional charge for training, including use of RCPCH ePortfolio.
| Membership type | Annual subscription | Monthly subscription if paying by Direct Debit (for UK bank accounts only) |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliate membership only | £77 | £6.41 |
| Training fee | £49 | N/A |
| Affiliate membership + training | £126 | £10.50 |
How to apply and timeline
Please read the membership bye-laws and regulations before applying. Applications are usually processed within five working days of receipt.
For more information or help, contact us on membership@rcpch.ac.uk.