Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the questions that we find are frequently asked by people visiting our website. If you cannot find the answer to your query below, please complete the contact request form.

Qualifications

I have lost my certificate, can I order a replacement?
Information on obtaining a replacement certificate can be found by clicking here
You can also complete a request form for a new certificate here.
 
I would like some career’s advice; who should I contact?
The RSPH [Royal Society for Public Health] is not a careers advisory service, so unfortunately we will not be able to advise you and recommend that you contact your local careers advice service instead. You may like to browse our qualifications. We can, of course, offer advice on our qualifcations. 
 
I am interested in registering as a centre with the RSPH [Royal Society for Public Health], who should I contact?
Please visit the 'How to Become a Registered Centre' section on our website. If you have further questions please contact our Centre Suport Manager, Angela, at acorpes@rsph.org.uk
 
How do I book an exam or order papers?
 
How do I find a centre to do the qualification I am interested in?
Please use our 'Centre Search' facility where you will be able to search by postcode and qualification.
 
If you would like to take an online course please search our Learndirect centres
 
I am a centre, how do I update my details?
An online form will be available shortly, but please email acorpes@rsph.org.uk with your updated details. Please include the full centre name and number.
 

Membership

Am I eligible for RSPH [Royal Society for Public Health] membership?
For details of our membership criteria click here. If you are very uncertain of your eligibility please email membership@rsph.org.uk but in most cases it is best to send in your application and supporting documents to us so that we have all the information and can contact and advise you fully if there are any problems.
 
How do I apply for membership? 
Please click here to access all the information on applying for membership. You will need to complete the membership form and return it to the Membership officer at the address below with your payment details and copies of your supporting documents.
 
What are the costs of membership? 
 
Have you received my application? 
We receive several applications a day so please be advised that we do acknowledge receipt of each application. We will contact you if there is a problem with your application, but you are likely to just receive your welcome pack in the post.
 
How long does the application process take? 
Please be advised that applications can take up to three weeks to process.
 
I have not received my certicate, how do I obtain another? 
If you believe you should have a new certificate but have not yet received it, please email membership@rsph.org.uk to advise us of the problem. If possible please include your membership number and current address in your email.
 
I would like to update my details, who do I contact?
Please email membership@rsph.org.uk with your up to date details. Please quote your membership number.
 
I would like to lapse my membership, how do I do so?
If you would like to cancel your membership with RSPH [Royal Society for Public Health], please email membership@rsph.org.uk quoting your membership number and a brief reason for why you would like to cancel.