Find information on a wide range of professional associations and membership bodies here. These organisations offer support, set professional standards, and provide specific resources for various healthcare specialities.
Association of British Neurologists
The professional organisation for neurologists in the UK, aiming to improve healthcare for people with neurological disorders by promoting high standards of care, education, and research.
British Association of Critical Care Nurses
A leading non-profit organisation and the national voice for critical care nursing, dedicated to promoting excellence, education, and safe, quality, evidence-based care for the critically ill patient.
British Association of Urological Nurses
A registered charity committed to promoting and maintaining the highest standards in the practice and development of urological nursing and patient care through education and guidelines.
British Association of Urological Surgeons
The professional body for urologists in the UK, focused on supporting education, research, and clinical excellence in urology for the benefit of patients.
British Geriatrics Society
The pre-eminent professional body for practitioners in the healthcare of older people, working to improve healthcare for older people throughout the UK by promoting high standards of clinical quality, training, and research.
British Medical Association (BMA)
The trade union and professional association for doctors and medical students in the UK, representing members, negotiating on their behalf, and advocating for outstanding healthcare standards.
British Medical Association (BMA): Ethics
The professional association and trade union for UK doctors, which provides the UK's most comprehensive, up-to-date guidance on medical law, ethics, and human rights for clinicians and students.
College of Paramedics
The professional body for paramedics in the UK, representing members in all matters affecting clinical practice and supporting them in achieving the highest standards of patient care.
Council of Deans of Health
The representative body for the UK's university faculties engaged in education and research for nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals, advancing and promoting the sector for the public benefit.
Faculty of Public Health
A membership organisation and registered charity for public health professionals across the UK and the world, focused on improving the health and well-being of local communities and national populations.
International Society of Nephrology
A global philanthropic organisation with the mission of advancing kidney health worldwide through the promotion of science, capacity building, and social accountability.
Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing
A registered charity dedicated to improving the nursing care of people in the home and community by promoting excellent standards of practice and supporting community nurses.
Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
The world's largest nursing union and professional body, representing over half a million nursing staff to influence governments, improve working conditions, and support lifelong learning.
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
The professional medical body responsible for postgraduate training and setting standards in paediatrics, with a mission to transform child health through knowledge, innovation, and expertise.
Royal College of Psychiatrists
The professional medical body responsible for supporting psychiatrists throughout their careers and in setting and raising standards of psychiatry in the UK.
UK Kidney Association (formerly British Renal Society)
The leading professional body for the UK kidney community (formed by merging the Renal Association and British Renal Society), improving lives by supporting professionals in the delivery of kidney care and research.
United Kingdom Continence Society
A multidisciplinary society for various healthcare professionals (nurses, physiotherapists, doctors) focused on urogynaecology, urology, and pelvic health, with the aim of raising standards in continence care throughout the UK.