Why Join? - Benefits of CMSUK Membership

Become part of our vast Case Management network and discover the benefits of CMSUK Membership. CMSUK is widely renowned and aims to help advance the careers of case management professionals through educational events, seminars, and services all developed to help meet the challenging needs of the case management industry. Join our community and see for yourself how CMSUK Membership can benefit you and help advance your career.

Benefits of Membership

Benefits of CMSUK Membership include:

• Use of the CMSUK ‘member’ logo on any correspondence ie email signatures, professional profiles and letterhead that is specific to that individual member.  Terms & Conditions of Usage apply.  Not to be used as a ‘company wide’ logo.
• Professional development and educational events:  Throughout the year CMSUK strive to hold multiple study days and Webinar ‘lunch & learns’ as well as a showcase Conference including an Exhibition, Dinner Dance and an Awards presentation.  All CMSUK members are encouraged to attend the annual AGM where the Board and Committees update attendees on their work to promote the strategic aims of CMSUK. 
• All members receive member discounts on CMSUK events.
• Opportunity to influence the development of CMSUK and to develop a broader range of skills through becoming involved in one of the CMSUK Committees.
• Ability to download the editable ‘Word’ version of the CMSUK Standards Audit Tools via the CMSUK members' area of the CMSUK Website.
• Networking with other case managers facing similar challenges and the opportunity to play a role in the wider case manager community.
• Access to our extensive network of peers and case managers providing invaluable access to practical advice and support.
• Networking with other case managers facing similar challenges
• All members are encouraged to attend the annual AGM where the Board and Committees update attendees on their work to promote the strategic aims of CMSUK
• Opportunity to influence the development of CMSUK and to develop a broader range of skills by becoming involved in one of the CMSUK Committees such as Events, Membership & Links, Communications and Research
• Please note:  In addition to the above our Case Manager Members also have the choice to opt into a facility whereby they can be contacted via the CMSUK website by potential purchasers of services looking for an appropriate Case Manager.  Searches can be done by geographic area of working or area of expertise.  In this way CMSUK strive to improve referrals to our Case Managers.

Apply for Membership

For enquiries please contact: info@CMSUK.org

CMSUK Membership

CMSUK have different membership classifications and eligibility criteria requirements. This enables us to be as inclusive as possible, welcoming a wide range of people and businesses into our Case Manager Community, whilst maintaining transparency for those seeking the services of practicing case manager members, protecting public wellbeing and adheres to our Articles of Association & Membership Rules documentation.

Before you begin your application, please take a few moments to consider which membership type to apply for.
 

Practising Case Manager Memberships:

Before you commence your application for either Case Manager or Associate membership, please make sure you have evidence of the following:

• Details of your clinical or vocational qualifications relating to your case management practice.
• Details of your professional bodies relating to your case management practice (ie NMC, HCPC, SWE etc).
• Contact information of 2 referees (either both professional or one professional, one personal).
• Details of your case management work history including employment details and dates.
• Date of most recent DBS check.
• Confirmation of professional indemnity insurance.

Associate Membership - Become a member for only £72.00 per annum

Associate members for those practising in Case Management but have less than 2500+ hrs (2 years full time equivalent) experience in Case Management.  An upgrade to Case Manager membership can be applied for once you have 2500+ hrs CM experience.

Case Manager members need to be able to demonstrate a minimum of 24 months or 2500+ hours of experience specifically in case management.

Student membership is relevant for people undertaking courses relevant to case management. All normal Benefits of Membership apply. The possibility of upgrade to a UK practising case manager membership becomes available in the future once the standard criteria are met.

Overseas membership is for any existing or new member case manager not currently practising within the UK. All normal Benefits of Membership apply but the nominal fee of £20 acknowledges that some benefits are unlikely to be utilised. Overseas membership allows for the possibility of upgrade to a UK practising case manager membership if the standard criteria are met. CMSUK does not hold responsibility for practice of Case Management outside the UK.

Supporter membership is for people who do not practice Case Management but work either in a supportive or managerial role within the industry. All normal Benefits of Membership apply.

Application Procedure: 

1. Online application completed by applicant.
2. Completed application received by the CMSUK Administrator and a confirmation of receipt email sent to the applicant.
3. Application reviewed by Administrator and any missing data requested.
4. Application reviewed by Membership Committee member for approval.
5. Email sent informing applicant of outcome.
6. Once approved applicant sent E-mail requesting payment of the membership fee to activate the membership.
7. Once payment has been received new member sent welcome email.
    

We aim to complete this process within 28 days of receipt of satisfactorily completed applications.

CMSUK also offer Corporate membership, please email members@cmsuk.org to find out the benefits your organisation would gain in becoming a corporate member.

Corporate Membership is designed for Organisations who are purchasers or providers of Case Management Services, or who have an interest in Case Management, who wish to be affiliated to CMSUK to create the strongest possible foundation for the society. This foundation will help ensure professionalism, credibility and quality care in the field.

CMSUK have a clearly designed vision statement and strategy objectives. Organisations wishing to become Corporate Members of CMSUK are signing up to support these statements:

 CMSUK VISION STATEMENT:
To be the professional body for Case Management within the UK and recognised internationally.

CMSUK STRATEGY OBJECTIVES:

• To build, grow and represent a cohesive community of Case Managers
• To define and develop a professional framework for Case Managers
• To create and develop working relationships with relevant organisations within the UK and Internationally

Benefits of Corporate Membership are:

• Opportunity to influence the development of CMSUK and Case Management in the UK. 
• Eight free designated membership places for those meeting the criteria for full, associate or supporter members (normal application process applies) - All members apply individually and are able to use the CMSUK logo on their emails.
• 10% discount off the standard membership fees for all members in excess of your eight free membership places.
• Two free places at the CMSUK annual conference.
• A reduction for displaying a stand at the face-to-face conference exhibition, subject to availability.
• 20% discount off attendance to CMSUK Study Days.
• Use of the CMSUK Corporate Member logo on company letterheads and website.
• Inclusion of promotional material in conference packs free of charge.
• Acknowledgement of support on any promotional material that CMSUK produces.
• Identification, logo and link on the CMSUK website including a 50 word by line.

To apply for Corporate Membership please email members@cmsuk.org for more information.

View our Corporate Supporter page to see our existing Corporate Members.