Joining PSIGE

PSIGE provides a forum for Psychologists with an interest in work with older people.

Current membership fees as stated run to 31 December pro rata, then will be collected with BPS membership fees in January. People intending to join should do so before 30 November so the BPS can get their invoices out on time.

Membership Fees

• Full Membership (£30.00)
  You must be a full member of the DCP for this grade
• Affiliate Member (£10.00)
  You must be a student member of the BPS or in-training or assistant member of the DCP
• Associate Member (£30.00)
  All other

If you would like to become a member of PSIGE then please download and complete the
Membership Application Form

Membership Application Form. [561kb]

Please note, the PSIGE membership fees stated on the application form are only for 2011. This is due to the different financial years held by PSIGE and the Society and the handover of PSIGE's database to the Society. From 1st January 2012 onwards, the full PSIGE membership fees will be collected with BPS/DCP fees each year.

Important Notice to Current Members: If you have underpaid your membership or it has lapsed you will be removed from the membership of the Faculty. It is your responsibility to ensure you are paying the appropriate amount. It is also your responsibility to keep your contact details up to date through Society's Membership Department at the address below.

Changes of address details.

Please ensure you let us know if you change address. We cannot send out the Newsletter and other info without this.
Please return the completed form to:

British Psychological Society
St Andrews House
48 Princess Road East
Leicester
LE1 7DR

If you have an enquiry regarding a local issue please go to the geographical groups page and click on the contact us button on your local area's home page. This will email through to your local convenor.

Organisation and Activity PSIGE is organised into 16 geographical groups. A national committee is elected annually at the AGM and links with these groups through the Geographical Groups Convenor. The committee works on behalf of PSIGE members and functions as a consultative body to the BPS and DCP on relevant issues relating to older people. Time limited task working groups including co-opted members are co-ordinated through the Committee to address specific issues e.g. Quality Assurance, Elder Abuse, Clinical Psychology Training and Primary Care. Bibliographies on a wide range of topics (e.g. sexuality in older adults, neuropsychology, and ageing and reminiscence) have also been compiled and are available at a cost. The Committee also liases with other agencies and professional groups.

Our Aims Publicising the importance of psychological issues in how we age Challenging stereotypes and age discrimination Maintaining a forum for exchange of expert knowledge and skills Provide & encourage education and training about late life issues Promote research which enhances the lives of older people Pioneering innovations in care Collaborating with professional and voluntary groups Advising and influencing policy and services Supporting members at local, national and international levels Constitution You can view our Constitution here. PSIGE Constitution [132kb]