Support with your accreditation application

What we offer

If you identify as living with a disability, learning difference or long-term health condition, we can offer the following support to help remove any barriers you may experience with the application process:

• 10% additional word count on any part of the application with a word limit
• Word version of the application form
• additional support from our support and inclusion officers throughout the application process by email or phone
• a range of financial support based on your circumstances
• an audio application option

The above list is not exhaustive, our support and inclusion officers can work with you to support you with your own specific needs. 

If you would like support with your application, or have any specific questions, please contact the accreditation team. You can also check our Accreditation FAQs.

We'll let you know of any new developments. We also welcome feedback on how we can make the process more accessible. 

Financial support mechanisms

£25 administration fee for members on a reduced membership fee 

• members who have already been awarded a full reduced fee membership will now only pay a £25 administration fee at the time of applying
• this discount will automatically be implemented when you pay for your accreditation application online. You do not need a discount code
• no other financial discounts or refunds are available with this reduced fee

Reduced fee for low-income members (based on membership fee sliding scale)

• a reduced accreditation application fee can be offered to those who are already in receipt of the reduced membership fee on the sliding scale
  
• the same percentage financial discount on your application fee can be offered as for your membership (i.e., if you have been awarded a 25% discount on your membership, you can apply for a 25% discount on your accreditation fee)
• this discount is not automatic. To obtain a discount code, please email the accreditation team at accreditation@bacp.co.uk 
• no other financial discounts or refunds are available with this reduced fee

Reimbursement of additional costs

• for members who pay the full membership fee, and need to pay for additional help with their application (such as a proof reader, specialist accessibility software or a learning mentor), we can discount up to 50% of the cost of the accreditation application fee 
• members will need to supply evidence to gain this reimbursement

For full details of this benefit, and how to obtain a reimbursement, contact our support and inclusion officers at accreditation@bacp.co.uk

Other support

Audio application

An audio application process for members who need an alternative format to apply for accreditation is now available. 

If you feel an audio option would be a suitable option for you to apply, please contact our support and inclusion officers to talk through the process: accreditation@bacp.co.uk  

Telesurgeries

These offer support to applicants needing guidance with the reflective practice criteria who would benefit from speaking one-to-one with an assessor. Sessions last 30 minutes and cost £25.

Please email the accreditations team to book an appointment.  

External organisations

Some private services offer to support members through the accreditation application for a fee. These are not endorsed by BACP.

We encourage you to access further guidance and information available on our website, including the accreditation FAQs, or contact our accreditation team directly for any support and advice you may need.