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If you stop practicing for one month or more (for example, for a sabbatical or family leave), you can use this form to apply for deferred membership category, which is free of charge.
As a deferred member, you would:
Please complete the questions below to request a retired membership category. We will review your request and, subject to eligibility, defer your membership from the day after your last working day, confirming any final payments or refunds due.
If you stop practicing — either temporarily or permanently — because you are retiring, you can use this form to request a retired/deferred membership category, which is free of charge.
If you’ re stopping practicing — either temporarily or permanently — you may be eligible for a retired/deferred category of membership, which is free of charge. Please call us on 0800 561 9000, Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:30 to discuss your circumstances and our team will be happy explain your options and eligibility criteria.
If you're relocating to a different country, it may be possible to transfer your membership depending on where you’ll be practicing and other criteria. Please call us on 0800 561 9000, Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 18:30 to discuss your circumstances and our team will be happy explain your options and eligibility criteria.
We understand there may be many reasons you’re considering cancelling your membership. It’s important to discuss this with us to understand the options available to you depending on your situation. Please call Membership Services on the number below to discuss your circumstances, and our team will be happy to explain your options and how we can assist.
0800 561 9000
Monday to Friday, 8:00 - 18:30, excluding bank holidays.
Further details regarding cancellation of membership can be found in your renewal documents in your online account
You can find this on any recent communications from Medical Protection.
This is the last date you will undertake any work as a medical professional
For example, as a Partner or practice owner
For example, insurance reports, directorial roles, research, medicolegal reporting
Please specify dates required
Please specify which membership year
Please note that any changes you request are subject to review and approval. Some requests may require additional information or assessment and we will contact you to confirm.
Unless absolutely necessary, please avoid sharing sensitive information (Special Category Data), such as information about health, criminal convictions, racial or ethnic origin etc.
Please use your registered email address. This can be found on any email you have received from Medical Protection.
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