national association of psychiatric intensive care units

International Membership

We believe standards and practice can be developed and improved by learning how other countries across the world, as well as here in the UK, manage, operate and deliver high-quality care within the PICU, acute and low secure services.

We at NAPICU have strong links with units and wards in many countries across the world and this has been possible due to them becoming members and us welcoming their clinicians and staff to speak at our events and share best practices.


International membership of NAPICU comes with some unique benefits and it allows all of the staff on any particular Ward or Unit to access and utilise the full scope of the secure member’s area of our website.  The benefits of joining NAPICU are extensive but for the most part, the biggest benefit for international members is the access to some of the most up to date practices and practical guidance and support from professionals who are on the frontline in PICU, and Acute services in the UK.

Members Benefits

If you become a member, benefits include:

  • Online access to the International Journal of Psychiatric Intensive Care plus printed copy sent to the ward
  • Free online access to continuing professional development questions
  • Free access to the members’ area of our website to view presentations and videos from past conferences
  • Reduced fees for attending our annual conference including a group fee only for members
  • Free attendance at quarterly meetings (up to 5 delegates can attend from any member ward)
  • The option of entering  the awards at our annual conference
  • Access to advice from internationally renowned experts in the field of PICU, acute and  low secure care
  • The opportunity to network with other PICU/LSU clinicians sharing ideas and good practice
  • The opportunity to share best practices

International members can choose from a one, two, or three-year membership.  Membership runs annually from 1st April until 31st March.
1 YEAR£ 195
2 YEARS£ 320Saving: £ 70
3 YEARS£ 420Saving: £ 165

Joining NAPICU and accessing the many benefits could not be any easier, you can join by downloading the application form and emailing or posting it back to the admin office.  Whether you are a brand new member or an existing member renewing as soon as payment is received you will be sent your membership certificate and a journal via post and your log in details for the website via email.


Membership Form – International


Below is a map showing countries where NAPICU currently has members.

If you have any problems with your membership our admin team are on hand to help you.

If you feel that NAPICU membership is not for you or your Ward, you can contact the admin office who will be happy to discuss what your bespoke needs may be or you can send your email address to them and they will add you to our newsletter and eflyer distribution list and you will be kept up to date with everything that NAPICU are doing.

NAPICU is a membership focused, not for profit multi-disciplinary organisation and a registered charity.

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