Join the PCRS Today

Membership of the Palliative Care Research Society is open to anyone interested in palliative care research across the care continuum, from child to adult, with consideration of different models of care and professions. Members are drawn from many different professionals including medicine, nursing, social work and allied health professions, and include students as well as those more experience in the field. The focus is on palliative care research in the UK, however international members are also welcome to join.

Why Join the PCRS

Develop your knowledge and skills as a researcher – links to webinars, members area, research course, EAPC

Keep up to date with current research in palliative care across the UK – newsletter, bulletin

Connect with other people who have similar research interests to you – EAPC membership, newsletter, regional/national networking opportunities.

Get involved with, and change the future of, the PCRS – voting rights, committee.

There are 4 levels of Membership available

Full Member

£60.00 per annum

Undergraduate

£15.00 per annum

Please select this membership if you are currently studying for a bachelor’s degree.
Proof of enrolment may be requested.

Postgraduate

£25.00 per annum

Please select this membership if you are currently studying for a master’s degree or PhD. Proof of enrolment may be requested.

Organisation Membership

Join the PCRS as an Organisation.

This membership is for up to 10 members
Cost £550.00 per annum

Contact us to join as an organisation: admin@pcrs.org.uk

Membership Benefits

Associate Membership of the EAPC

Benefits of EAPC membership & registering as an Associate Member

  • Networking with National Associations and individual members from countries Worldwide
  • Up to 25% discount on EAPC Congress registration
  • Weekly updates on latest topical issues for best practice in palliative care
  • Discounts on a range of subscriptions to our two official journals, Palliative Medicine and Journal of Palliative Medicine
  • Advertise Palliative Care events with EAPC
Networking Opportunities

Engage with academics and clinicians to strengthen links with academic departments and enable clinical staff to engage with research in palliative care.

Work with professional organisations and interest groups in the role of an ‘information broker’ to promote educational activity and maintain the profile of palliative care research.

Regional Updates

The PCRS is seeking to develop a number of Regional Representatives, to connect local members of the PCRS and provide opportunities for connection and peer support, particularly for early career researchers. As a member we invite you to apply to be a regional representative.

PCRS Quarterly Newsletter

The PCRS issue a newsletter four times per year. Members are encouraged to submit articles to be included. We are also happy to include any updates you may have relating to news, surveys, funding projects, events and job adverts. Please contact us.

Monthly Event Bulletin

On the last Friday of every month we email all of our members with an event bulletin so you don’t miss out on upcoming events. 

Remember… our PCRS webinar series is FREE to PCRS members

FREE Access to educational webinars and recordings

We have a hidden part of the website that is for PCRS members only. When you join the PCRS you will be provided with a login and password to gain exclusive access to these hidden pages.

A range of research skills training in palliative care research

The PCRS host regular webinars to share invaluable skills

Member Only Access Areas

As a member, you will have access to our hidden members area  of the website where you will find resources, webinar recordings, and lots more!

Membership Discounts

Reduced registration rates for Palliative Care Research Society webinars, workshops and conferences, and reduced registration fees for conferences such as the Palliative Care Congress, hosted by the APM (PCC)

Voting rights

As a member, you will have voting rights within the Palliative Care Research Society. We meet annually for the PCRS AGM and would encourage all members to attend and have their say.

Opportunity to join the PCRS Committee

Are you passionate about Palliative Care Research? Do you have ideas & energy to contribute to the PCRS? If so, we invite you to join our committee & to be part of our mission to promote research into all aspects of palliative care. As a member you can apply to join the committee. 

EAPC Membership

Benefits of EAPC Membership and Registering as an Associate Member

Networking with National Associations and individual members from countries Worldwide
Up to 25% discount on EAPC Congress registration
Weekly updates on latest topical issues for best practice in palliative care
Discounts on a range of subscriptions to our two official journals, Palliative Medicine and Journal of Palliative Medicine
Advertise Palliative Care events with EAPC