As a member of the Healthcare Infection Society, you gain access to a dynamic professional community dedicated to advancing the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections. HIS membership offers exclusive access to cutting-edge research, expert-led educational resources, influential policy and guideline development, funding opportunities, and networking with leading infection specialists, empowering you to drive excellence in infection prevention and make a meaningful impact on patient safety.
Open to:
Any Full member on retiring from his/her professional position following 5 years of continuous membership.
Emeritus membership is FREE and members do not receive a subscription to Journal of Hospital Infection. To change your membership category to Emeritus email the membership team.
All membership applications will be at the discretion of Council.
Open to:
Individuals who qualify for Full or Associate membership, residing in low and lower middle income countries (as classified by the World Bank).
Free Low Income Country membership is by special application only and requires supporting documentation from the applicant and their employer. Benefits of membership are dependent upon whether the member falls into the Full or Associate membership category. Low Income Country members will only receive electronic access to the Journal of Hospital Infection.
If you reside in a qualifying country and would like to apply for Low Income Country membership, please email the membership team. You will be asked to provide the necessary supporting documentation and then will be advised on how to submit your membership application.
The Healthcare Infection Society is an HMRC approved (List 3) professional body. If you are a UK taxpayer, the fee you pay for your membership may be tax-deductible (eligible for tax relief).
You may also be able to claim tax relief against the cost of your exams. Find out more about claiming tax relief for your membership fees and job expenses.