Membership
Our members are a worldwide community of inspiring health professionals working together to advance our profession and improve patient care. Together we’re a force for good, determined to deliver positive progress.
Why join?
Membership opens opportunities to get involved in activities that will help you to develop your competencies and skills in areas that interest you, while also getting to know your peers through networking and sharing knowledge. You will gain access to a wide range of membership benefits, and discounts on clinical skills courses and conferences, non-clinical skills courses and conferences, and eLearning.
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Key benefits
We are pleased to provide a benefit program designed to provide you with sector leading career support and continuing professional development, and not to mention, save you time and money. We also provide tailored career support and continuing professional development so you can reach your full potential as a healthcare professional. Your key benefits include:
- Discounted rates at educational symposia and events.
- Internationally recognised postnominals.
- Access to College awards and scholarships.
- Access to the mentorship programme.
Membership Fees
*Note: Lifetime Fellowship requires a one off payment of £799.
Lifetime Fellowship
This exclusive package offers long-standing members the opportunity to pay a one-off fee of £799 in return for which you will retain existing membership benefits plus gain additional incentives as part of this elite group of senior Fellows. Additional benefits will include:
- A certificate confirming your enhanced status and contribution to the College;
- The opportunity to contribute to College-led consultations within our Policy Network.
- You will no longer have to pay the annual retired subscription fee whilst ensuring you retain your links with the College.
Eligibility Criteria
- A current Fellow in good standing
- Have been in good standing for at least 10 years
- Be over 60 years of age
- Fully retired from clinical practice
Please contact subscriptions@rcpsg.ac.uk for more information.
How to pay your membership fee
Direct Debit
If you have a UK bank account, you can pay by a single or monthly direct debit. The majority of our eligible members find this the most convenient way to pay.
Credit/Debit Card
You can pay by card online via the member dashboard.
Other Payment Methods
We encourage our members to pay by Direct Debit or credit/debit cards, but you can still pay your subscription fees offline. Payments done via cheque, bank transfer and BACS require more time to be processed and you may not have access to your benefits during that time.
Claim Tax Back
If you live in the United Kingdom, your annual subscription is an allowable deduction for Income Tax purposes. You can login to your dashboard and download a report from the My Receipts page.
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Belong to a community with a shared ideal
Victor Sowunmi
What matters to you?
My passion has always been sports and physical activities which have included rugby, football, athletics, swimming and martial arts. I originally completed a BSc in Recreation Studies and Sociology in 1993, and became a certified swimming and fitness instructor, which led me to gain widespread experience of teaching and improving the quality of life of both adults and children, including those with disabilities. It is these experiences which have steered me towards healthcare, where I have really enjoyed sharing my knowledge to help optimise participation and performance in sports and physical activities of all age groups. More recently I completed the PGCert in Podiatric Sports Medicine at Queen Mary's University to further develop my skills, and through drawing on all my experiences, I take great pleasure in using holistic methods to restore hope and confidence in patients presenting with challenging conditions.
If you could change anything what would it be?
I would love to see everyone have equal access to the health services they require in a timely manner.
Belinda Longhurst
What matters to you?
I`m passionate about promoting the registered charity Forgotten Feet , for which I am a Trustee and volunteer coordinator for the 60+ services we have across the UK. Our kind volunteers include; Podiatrists, Foot Health Professionals, Nurses, Occupational Therapists and surgeons - all working together to offer free and regular footcare to the homeless and socially isolated.
What motivates you?
The `light-bulb` moment I witness when a student is inspired to become a life-long learner, motivates me to become a consistently effective facilitator of learning. I am, by nature, self-critical and this reflective attribute drives me to keep up to date with the latest scientific evidence in podiatry and dermatology.
Prof Richard David Leigh
What matters to you?
Limb preservation for people with limb and life threatening acute foot conditions.
What motivates you?
My main motivations are; improving outcomes for people with limb threatening disease, research to improve the outcomes for the future and driving national discussion for joint learning, assessment and best practice.
If you could change anything what would it be?
To have fully commissioned and integrated multidisciplinary foot teams across community and secondary care.