It’s been 10 years since we last reviewed the schemes and this, coupled with the possible adoption of the SCoPEd framework, means we believe the time is right to look at these again.

The review will help us to ensure that the senior accreditation schemes and associated criteria remain relevant and up to date.Ìý

We currently haveÌý1,600Ìýsenior accredited members,Ìýwhich isÌýjust underÌý3%Ìýof our total membership.Ìý

We’veÌýcontacted all our senior accredited members by emailÌýto let them know about this and willÌýbe updatingÌýthem and allÌýour members on the outcome of theÌýreviewÌýas soon as possible.

What if you’re a current senior accredited member?Ìý

There won’t be any impact on senior accredited members while we’re reviewing the schemesÌýandÌýyou canÌýcontinue to use yourÌýtitle,Ìýlogo andÌýdesignatory letters in promoting your membership status.

What if you’re thinking of applying or have already startedÌýanÌýapplication?Ìý

We know that applications for accreditation can take a lot of time,Ìýthis is whyÌýwe’re giving three months' notice to complete and send in your application. °Â±ð’r±ð keeping the application form and associated guidance on the website until the deadline in case you need to refer to the documents while you’re completing your application.Ìý

What if you’ve already applied and your application is in progress with us?Ìý

As we’re accepting applications until 14ÌýJanuary 2022, your application won’t be affected, and we’ll process this in the usual way. IfÌýyou’d like to discuss your application with usÌýin light ofÌýthis review, please contact us.