Support with your application
Individual accreditation

We’re available to support applicants who submitted an application for accreditation before the scheme temporarily closed on Tuesday 31 October 2023, as well as those with deferred applications.  

What we offer

We're working to develop and increase the accessibility of our accreditation scheme.

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

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

• 10% additional word limit on your reflective practice documents
• word version of the application form
• additional support from our Support and Inclusion Officer throughout the application process by email or phone
• a range of financial support based on your circumstances from 1 June 2023

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

Financial support mechanisms from 1 June 2023

£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 contact the accreditation team 
• no other financial discounts or refunds are available with this reduced fee

Reimbursement of additional costs

• for members who pay the full £230 application 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 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 Officer

Read our news story about the launch of accreditation financial support.

Other support

Audio application

All application routes are temporarily closed until the SCoPEd transition period opens in February 2024. Information regarding the audio application process will be available at this time.  

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. 

During the temporary accreditation closure, telesurgeries will only be available to applicants with deferred applications. They will open again for all members, including those who're working on putting together a new accreditation application, from February 2024. Session length, cost and booking process will remain unchanged.