This page outlines the membership fees for the 2027 calendar year for each membership type, and how you will be able to renew your membership. We also give information about how to apply for a concession, access your benefits and use your online account.
Membership fees in 2027
As a membership organisation we are committed to supporting our members by delivering a high-quality service. To continue doing so successfully, we increase our fees each year to allow the College to provide you with the best possible member experience.
On or around 9 November, you will receive communication about the 2027 membership fee, as detailed in the table below.
| Membership type | UK | Rest of Europe and North America | Rest of world: high and upper-middle income countries | Rest of world: low and lower-middle income strategies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellow | £682 | £484 | £343 | £246 |
| Ordinary | £563 | £407 | £288 | £206 |
| Ordinary in training (including training fee) | £534 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Junior (including training fee) | £255 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Foundation | £36 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Senior Fellow / Senior Member | £109 | £109 | £109 | £109 |
| Associate | £323 | £306 | £81 | £81 |
| Affiliate | £81 | £81 | £81 | £81 |
| Medical student | Free | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Honorary Fellow | Free | Free | Free | Free |
Membership includes digital access to our journal, Archives of Disease in Childhood. As a member, you can subscribe to print copies at a discounted rate of £38 a year by contacting Member Services on the RCPCH Help Centre.
Members in paediatric specialty training in the UK and use RCPCH ePortfolio also pay a training fee. You can see details about the training fee in our training guide.
Renewing your membership
Your membership is due for renewal each January. In December, we write to each member with information on the amount to pay. You can pay by direct debit (UK bank accounts only), by debit or credit card or via bank transfer. Find out more in Membership subscriptions and how to pay.
Spreading the cost of your membership
If you have a UK bank account, you can spread the cost of your membership by setting up a monthly direct debit at no additional cost. To set up your direct debit, log in to your RCPCH account.
Concessions
We offer concessions on the membership fee (or training fee). If one of the below applies to you, we encourage you to apply for a concession:
- Less than full-time working (25% off)
- Membership of another UK Medical College (25% off)
- Moving outside of the UK
- Maternity, shared parental or adoption leave
- Financial hardship
Notes:
- If you currently have a financial hardship concession, it will not be rolled over to 2027. You may apply again.
- If you currently have another type of concession, it will be rolled over to 2027 (unless there is an end date, such as changing from less than full time working to full time working). You do not need to apply again.
Tax relief
If you are resident in the UK, your membership subscription is fully allowable as a deduction from taxable income and you can claim back at least 22% of your fee. You can also claim tax relief on your training fee. You may be able to claim tax relief on RCPCH exams.
If you need a receipt for your subscription and/or training fees, contact us via RCPCH Help Centre.
Guidance on how to claim tax relief on GOV.UK (opens in a new tab)
Your RCPCH account
Your RCPCH account is your gateway to online services at the College. You can manage your membership, update your details, book exams and access other websites such as ePortfolio (for training and CPD), RCPCH Learning and Child Protection Portal.
Log in to your RCPCH account or see our help page.
Your membership benefits
We are here to support you at every stage in your career. Members enjoy multiple benefits such as Milestones member magazine, online access to Archives of Disease in Children, the Child Protection Portal and invaluable clinical and education resources.
Our impact as a College
We advocate on behalf of our members and children and young people. We also work to improve learning through digital enhancements like RCPCH Learning and the Progress+ curricula.
You can learn more about what we're doing in research, quality improvement, workforce and more in our College strategy and Annual impact review.