Your membership. Your community. A stronger voice for pain.
Thank you for being part of the British Pain Society (BPS).
Your membership supports our work in education, professional development and research in pain. It also helps us maintain a strong multidisciplinary community committed to improving care for people living with pain.
Our membership year runs from 1 November 2026 to 31 October 2027.
To maintain your membership and continue accessing the benefits available to you, please renew your subscription for the new membership year.
Step 1: Log in to MY BPS
You can renew your membership online by logging in to your account.
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Visit MY BPS.
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Open the My Membership section.
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Check your membership category and annual subscription fee.
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If you do NOT want to add IASP as a membership option then follow the instructions to complete your renewal and payment. You can add IASP at the same time as renewal then renew here
Renew your membership and join IASP
Forgotten your password?
If you need a password reminder, enter the email address associated with your BPS account on the password reminder page.
Step 2: Check your membership fee
Your annual subscription depends on your membership category and, where applicable, your total taxable income.
Please check the applicable fees and eligibility requirements before paying.
View member fees and eligibility
If you believe your renewal fee is incorrect or your circumstances have changed, contact [email protected] before completing your payment.
Step 3: Choose your payment method
Payment can be made online through your MY BPS account.
We encourage members to consider Direct Debit for subsequent annual subscriptions, as this helps reduce the Society's administration costs.
If you need to arrange a Direct Debit, please contact the membership team for the current form and instructions.
Please ensure that your payment details are correct and that your subscription has been successfully paid.
Renew with IASP membership for £25
Extend your connection to the international pain community
Eligible UK-based BPS members, including Honorary Members, can add membership of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) for an additional £25.
IASP connects pain professionals and researchers internationally, providing opportunities to engage with scientific, educational and professional activities.
IASP membership offers opportunities to:
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Connect with a global multidisciplinary network of pain professionals.
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Access international education, learning and professional development opportunities.
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Engage with IASP Special Interest Groups and global initiatives.
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Explore journals, grants, awards and selected event discounts, subject to IASP membership terms.
IASP membership is optional and separate from your BPS subscription. You must meet the relevant eligibility requirements and complete the applicable IASP membership process to access its individual membership benefits.
Learn more about IASP membership
If you pay by card, you can add IASP membership through MY BPS when renewing or after you have renewed. If you pay by Direct Debit, please wait until you receive an email from BPS confirming that your Direct Debit has been processed and inviting you to join IASP.
If you would like to add IASP membership when renewing, or after you have renewed:
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Visit MY BPS.
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On the left-hand menu bar, click "update IASP" or follow this link
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Follw the payment instructions.
Has your membership category changed?
If your professional circumstances have changed, please check that your membership category remains appropriate.
For example, if you have permanently retired from all active clinical practice, teaching and research, you may be eligible to transfer to Retired from Practice membership, subject to the Society's eligibility criteria.
If you consider yourself partially retired but continue to undertake clinical practice, teaching or research, you should remain in the appropriate standard membership band.
Student and Early Career Members should also ensure that they continue to meet the relevant eligibility requirements.
If you need to change your membership category or taxable-income band, contact [email protected].
Membership cancellation and refund policy
We understand that circumstances may change and that you may decide not to continue your membership.
The following terms apply to membership cancellation.
1. Cancellation window
You may cancel your membership within seven working days of being notified about your upcoming renewal.
2. Refund eligibility
If you cancel within this seven-working-day period, you are entitled to a full refund, which will be processed within 30 days of your request.
Refunds are not available for cancellation requests made after the seven-working-day period has ended.
3. Event attendance during the cancellation period
If you attend a BPS event during the seven-working-day period and use the member registration rate, you will be required to pay the difference between the member and non-member event rates. The difference will be invoiced separately.
4. How to cancel
To request cancellation, email [email protected] and include your membership details.
If you are unsure about your renewal fee or membership category, please contact the membership team before making payment.
Terms and conditions of membership renewal
Please read the following terms before completing your renewal.
Membership year and subscriptions
The BPS membership year runs from 1 November to 31 October.
Your renewal fee is based on your membership category and, where applicable, your taxable income. You are responsible for checking that the category and fee applied to your membership are appropriate to your circumstances.
Renewal and payment
Renewal and payment must be completed through the available payment methods.
Members are encouraged to consider Direct Debit for subsequent annual subscriptions to help reduce administration costs.
Membership benefits
Continued access to membership benefits is subject to the Society's applicable membership rules and the status of your membership.
IASP membership
IASP membership is optional and separate from your BPS subscription. The additional £25 fee relates to IASP membership and is subject to the relevant eligibility requirements, application process and membership terms.
Privacy and data protection
Personal information held in connection with your membership will be handled in accordance with the Society's applicable privacy and data protection requirements.
By completing your renewal, you confirm that your membership information is accurate and that you have read and understood the applicable membership terms and conditions.
Need help with your renewal?
If you have questions about your subscription, payment, membership category or renewal, please contact the BPS membership team.
Email: [email protected]
Together, we will do more for pain.