national association of psychiatric intensive care units

Ward Membership

Ward membership of NAPICU comes with some unique benefits and it allows all of the Ward or Unit staff 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 Wards or Units 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.


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

    Wards and Units can choose from a one, two, or three-year membership.  Membership runs annually from 1st April until 31st March.


    1 YEAR £ 695  
    2 YEARS £ 1,300 Saving: £ 90
    3 YEARS £ 1,800 Saving: £ 285


    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.

    Fill out the Ward Membership Form Here

    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.
    We are committed to our members and to working with our members to develop and promote the speciality of psychiatric intensive care and acute services.  We are dedicated to improving patient experience and outcome, and to promoting staff support and development. Our members are mostly located in the United Kingdom and become members when working in specific wards or units, which join our association, or as individual mental health professionals from any discipline.  We also have Ward and individual members from Europe and across the world.

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