SCoPEd frequently asked questions Here you can find answers to some commonly asked questions about specialist accreditation schemes
Accredited members to senior accredited member route 1: streamlined route For accredited members who have completed a BACP accredited or approved progression training course aligned to column C of the SCoPEd framework.
Approved progression qualification: SCoPEd framework column B competences Research Published 28 Apr 2025 Updated 21 May 2026 For awarding organisations who have designed a qualification that enables students to gain competences aligned to column B of the SCoPEd framework.
Early career researcher collaborative research grants Research Published 15 May 2023 Updated 27 Aug 2025 Our collaborative research grants support early career researchers with grants of up to £50,000 per project to last no longer than 24 months.
Update on the NICE depression in adults guidelines News Published 23 Mar 2018 Further delays to the publication of the NICE guidance
Accredited progression course scheme: SCoPEd framework column C competences For courses aligned to SCoPEd framework column C competences.
PhD or early career researcher secondary data analysis grants Research Published 15 May 2023 Updated 27 Aug 2025 Support early career researchers or PhD students with grants of up to £30,000 per project to last no longer than 24 months.