Infection Prevention and Control · Professional Society · UK
Healthcare Infection Society
HIS
SpecialtyInfection Prevention and Control
Trainee CostFree / year
Trainee CommitteeYes
Travel GrantsYes
Research PrizesYes
The Healthcare Infection Society is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the prevention and control of healthcare-associated infections. It provides access to cutting-edge research, expert-led educational resources, policy and guideline development, funding opportunities, and networking with leading infection specialists.
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SpecialtyInfection Prevention and Control
AbbreviationHIS
Registrar CostFree / year
Student CostFree
Trainee CommitteeYes
Travel GrantsAvailable
Research PrizesYes
CountryUnited Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
| Membership Type | Eligibility | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Trainee membership | UK and Republic of Ireland trainees on recognized specialty training programmes in microbiology, virology, infectious diseases or dual training in these disciplines; experienced clinical or biomedical scientists on HSST programmes; those in IMT or CMT with suitable commitment to infection prevention and control | Free |
| Associate trainee membership | Medical students, Foundation level doctors, CMT/IMT/ACCS doctors, those in Locum appointments in microbiology/virology/infectious diseases, PhD students, STPs working in hospital and healthcare-associated infection field | Free |
| Full membership | Medically qualified microbiologists and infectious disease physicians; microbiologists with PhD or FRCPath; other graduates with demonstrated interest in healthcare-associated infection; others with 5+ years senior IPC experience | £190 |
| Full membership (electronic only) | Same eligibility as Full membership but with electronic JHI access only | £90 |
| Associate membership | Anyone working in hospital and healthcare-associated infections field who does not meet Full or Trainee membership criteria | £190 |
| Associate membership (electronic only) | Same eligibility as Associate membership but with electronic JHI access only | £90 |
| New Consultant Discounted Rate | New consultants within 6 months post-CCT, for two years, with electronic JHI only | £45 |
| Emeritus membership | Full members retiring from professional position after 5 years continuous membership | Free |
| Low Income Country membership | Individuals qualifying for Full or Associate membership residing in World Bank classified low and lower middle income countries | Free |
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
Journal of Hospital Infection Subscription
Subscription to the Journal of Hospital Infection (JHI) included with Full and Associate membership (electronic and/or print options available)
Discounted Conference Registration
Discounted registration rates for conferences, training events and courses
Grants and Awards
Opportunity to apply for generous grants, awards and fellowships
Member Email Updates
Regular member email updates regarding HIS activities and initiatives to help members stay up to date and continue professional development
Publication Discounts
10% discount on JHI Open Access publication charges and 20% discount on gold Open Access publication fees for Infection Prevention in Practice (when corresponding author is a member)
Members-Only Resources
Access to members-only resources including past conference presentations and member-only consultations
Policy Influence
Opportunities to influence national guidance and policy
Working Parties
Opportunities to be involved in HIS Working Parties
Voting Rights
Full voting rights and eligibility to stand for Council
IPC Training Days Discounts
Trainee rate registration discounts for IPC Training Days
EVENTS Events & Conferences
11 June 2026
IPC Training Day - Behaviour change, quality improvement and leadership
Online via Zoom · Training Workshop
09 September 2026
IPC Training Day - Aspects of decontamination
Online via Zoom · Training Workshop
10 November 2026
IPC Training Day - Reducing harm to patients and improving quality of care
Online via Zoom · Training Workshop
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities
IPC Training Days
Nine independent one-day online training sessions covering core content aligned to JRCPTB and RCPath curricula, held four times per year (February, July, September, November) at trainee rates
Foundation Certificate in IPC
Eligible to apply after attending 7 of the 9 Trainee Education Days and completing the HIS/UKHSA Foundation Course in Infection Prevention and Control
Grants, Awards and Fellowships
Opportunity to apply for generous funding opportunities for trainees to support research and professional development
Trainee Networking Events
Special trainee member networking events at FIS and FIS/HIS conferences
HIS Working Parties
Opportunities to be involved in HIS Working Parties contributing to policy and guideline development
Outbreaks Training Course
Essential training for infection trainees involved in healthcare-associated infection outbreak management with practical skills development
IPC in 5
E-learning resources produced by speakers from trainee education programme and HIS spring meetings, approximately 5 minutes per presentation