If you are training or practising in the field of haematology, we invite you to join the UK's largest professional network for the specialty.
We are a multidisciplinary society and welcome membership applications from nurses, biomedical and clinical scientists, pharmacists and allied health professionals, and medics.
With almost 60 years of experience, we aim to utilise science and experience to shape professional development and patient care in haematology.
Please read the membership FAQs before making your application.
Reasons to join the BSH
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The British Journal of 91»ÆÍø
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Consultations on guidelines in development
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Engagement with the community
- Exclusive monthly membership updates to help keep you up-to-date with advances in haematology.
- µþ³§±á’s matches mentees with mentors possessing their desired interests, skills and expertise and vice versa.
- Access to exclusive members-only research and travel grants.
- Discounted registration for and events.
- Access to the (print and online) - 12 issues a year - the cost to non-members is £269.
- Discount of 20% on conferences.
- Apply to join one of the BSH Guideline Sounding Boards to help to develop clinical guidelines.
- Discount of 20% for publication in our Open Access Journal .
- Discounted .
- Discounted access to Full Membership with the European Hematology Association through our BSH-EHA Joint Membership.
- Opportunities to expand your knowledge, work on interesting projects and make a difference by volunteering on BSH Committees.
- Option to submit a proposal to run a BSH event, online course or webinar.
Member benefits matrix
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Key points
The Nominations, Governance, and Awards Committee reviews membership applications on the 15th of every month. We will notify you within four weeks of the deadline if your application has been successful.
If you are a UK taxpayer, our membership subscriptions are . You could claim at least 20% of your subscription back. NB: joint membership payments are partially income-tax deductible.
Please note: all applicants residing and working outside the UK must supply a short (<2 pages) CV with their application.
Subscriptions are payable in advance and run annually from 1 January to 31 December. All members receive their annual renewal notice by email or mail in late November/early December.
Membership categories
Full: 2025 £169.50 annually
Who can apply
Full membership is open to all though typically, members are senior haematology professionals, including consultants, senior lecturers, and professors.Ìý
Benefits of membership
Full members receive all the membership benefits listed above, including access to our renowned journal, theÌýBritish Journal of 91»ÆÍø, voting rights in Society elections, eligibility to stand for the Board of Trustees and discountedÌý.
Full members are also eligible for discounted full membership with the European Hematology Association through ourÌýBSH-EHA Joint Membership.
How to apply
Complete ourÌýonline application form.
Full (reduced): 2025 £84.50 annually
Who can apply
Established haematology professionals, including:
- Trainee doctors ST3/ACF3 and above
- Senior Banded NHS employees (e.g., nurses, physician associates, clinical scientists, pharmacists, physiotherapists etc Band 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, and 9)
- Senior trainees, consultants, professors, and senior Lecturers resident in Ìý
- Specialty and Associate Specialist doctors
Contact our membership teamÌýto confirm your eligibility if you work privately or outside the UK.
The reduced membership is also available to those eligible for Associate membership, including students or retired professionals who wish to access the British Journal of 91»ÆÍøÌýor vote in Society elections.
Benefits of membership
Full (reduced) members receive all the benefits of the list above, including access to our renowned journal, theÌýBritish Journal of 91»ÆÍø, voting rights in Society elections, eligibility to stand for the Board of Trustees and discountedÌý.
Full (reduced) members are also eligible for discounted Full Membership with the European Hematology Association through ourÌýBSH-EHA Joint Membership.
How to apply
Complete ourÌýonline application form. When completing the form, you will be asked to upload confirmation of your eligibility.
If you are studying or in training, this can be any document that confirms your status and your expected completion of training. Including screenshots of applicable e-portfolios as long as they include your name, the date and the expected training completion date.
You can upload a current contract or payslip if you are in an eligible permanent role or band.
Associate: free
Who can apply
- Undergraduate and Post Graduate Students
- Retired people
- Banded health professionals (e.g., nurses, physician associates, clinical scientists, pharmacists, physiotherapists etc. up to and including Band 7)
- Trainee doctors up to and including ST2/ACF2 (includes Foundation Doctors, Core Trainees Specialty Registrar, and Academic Clinical Fellows)
- Trainee Scientists
- Trust Grades doctors
Contact our membership teamÌýto confirm your eligibility if you work outside the UK.
Our Associate membership is also available to members when they retire to show appreciation for our longstanding members. To take advantage of this, contact our Membership Team onÌý020 4551 4515ÌýorÌý[email protected].
Benefits of membership
Associates receive most of the benefits listed above, including member updates, discounted registration at our annual conference, access to member-only grants and all educational content.
The following benefits areÌýnot availableÌýto Associate Members:
- eligibility to sit on the Board of Trustees
- access to the British Journal of 91»ÆÍø
- discounted ACS Certification and HCPC Registration
- voting rights in elections and General Meetings
How to apply
Complete ourÌýonline application form. When completing the form, you will be asked to upload confirmation of your eligibility.
If you are studying or in training, this can be any document that confirms your status and your expected completion of training. Including screenshots of applicable e-portfolios as long as they include your name, the date and the expected training completion date.
You can upload a current contract or payslip if you are in an eligible permanent role or band.
Any questions?
Those who do not fall into the above categories such as health care professionals working in private practice, please contact the membership team for advice on which category to apply for.
Please give us a call onÌý020 4551 4515Ìýor emailÌý[email protected].
We look forward to welcoming you as a member soon.