Full membership is open to qualified clinical psychologists registered with the HCPC. Associate membership is open to other applied psychologists, psychology graduates with an interest in health and social care, etc. Trainee membership is open to those training on an HCPC-approved DClinPsy programme. Retired membership is open to those no longer registered with HCPC and is designed for those who are no longer in paid employment as a Clinical Psychologist or earning a living by offering services on the basis of their status, training and experience as a Clinical Psychologist.  As part of the application for membership relevant checks will be made.