Join BPOS

We welcome anyone with an interest in psychosocial oncology to become a member of BPOS.

We welcome anyone with an interest in psychosocial oncology to become a member of BPOS: our Society is not only for those working in clinical practice or research, but also those working in the charitable sector, clinical policy, or even the general public. 

There are many benefits to joining BPOS. As a member, you will:

  • Discounted registration fees for the BPOS annual conference and other society events
  • Discounted registration fees for the BPOS annual student learning event
  • Society e-Newsletters and e-Bulletin
  • Discounted IPOS publications
  • Have free access to all content for Psycho-Oncology, our society affiliated Journal, via the BPOS members site.
  • At the discretion of the Executive Committee, be able to advertise at no additional cost within society publications/media (e.g. newsletter, website)
  • Be eligible for nomination to the BPOS Executive Committee
  • And, have access to the members only section of our website (including our resources pages, newsletter archive, etc.)

BPOS is a member of the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) Federation of National Societies. As such, BPOS members can also take advantage of the following benefits via IPOS:

  • Textbook discounts (for certain titles supported by IPOS)
  • Discounted registration to the IPOS World Congress of Psycho-Oncology.

We aim to build a society that supports psycho-oncology research which aims to influence practice and patient outcomes.

Membership: How to join

We offer various membership options:

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Full Membership – £40

Benefits of full membership
  • Voting rights
  • Reduced entry cost to meetings and registration fees for the BPOS Annual Conference
  • Society Newsletters and eBulletins
  • Online subscription to Psycho-Oncology (including previous copies of the journal)
  • Access to additional areas of the BPOS website with further information and materials.

Student/Associate Membership – £25

Benefits of student membership
  • Notification of meetings
  • Reduced entry cost to meetings and registration fees for the BPOS Annual Conference
  • Society Newsletters and eBulletins
  • Online access to Psycho-Oncology (including previous copies of the journal)
  • Access to additional areas of the BPOS website with further information and materials.

* Students may claim their discount on membership by sending proof of student status to the secretary on application for membership.

Please note all membership categories run for a calendar year from January to December, however those who join from 1st November onwards each year are given membership that runs into the next calendar year to accommodate those who join as members whilst registering for the annual conference each year.

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