DISCOUNTS & OFFERS
Reduced rates for CSFS members at all Society conferences and events.
Elsevier (publishers of Science and Justice) offer CSFS members a reduced rate on annual subscription access to all the post-1994 editions of:
- Forensic Science International
- Forensic Science International: Genetics
- Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
- Legal Medicine
Email membership@csofs.org for more information.
CSFS members can also claim a generous 30% discount on Open Access publication fee and on Elsevier textbooks.
CRC Press is a premier global publisher of science, technology, and medical resources. We offer unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery worldwide. Our Forensics & Criminal Justice list encompasses books on law enforcement, policing, criminal justice and the law, forensic pathology, crime scene investigation, DNA analysis, fire investigation, and more. We are delighted to offer CSFS members a 20% discount on all our books.
WTJ Insurance Brokers offer Professional Indemnity Insurance cover to protect your business if you provide designs, specifications, advice or instructions as any part of your job. By choosing professional indemnity insurance, you’re planning ahead, protecting yourself against any future consequences and helping your business continue in the aftermath of an unexpected claim. Their chosen insurance provider partner is Victor Insurance, part of a global business and a leader in underwriting management with cover arranged with an Insurer having an A rated financial security rating.
PG Mutual has been around since 1928, providing Income Protection Plus for employed and self-employed individuals living and working in the UK. If you couldn’t work due to illness or injury, their plan could provide you with a replacement income until you recover or reach age 65, whichever comes first.
Dell UK is proud to partner with The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences to provide a range of discounts on selected IT and other benefits to your members . These include:
- Up to 20% discount off laptops, desktops, servers, and accessories
- Access to our highly trained Small Business Technology Advisors to help members with free advice to grow their business
- Dedicated account manager to work with your membership team
An exclusive offer* to provide private medical plans for members of Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences has been arranged with HMCA, including a £100 gift card or £150 off your first-year subscription upon joining a private medical plan.
If you already have a private medical plan, are you paying too much? You could save money by transferring to HMCA. Why not request a no obligation quote ahead of your renewal? You may transfer to HMCA at any age, without a medical examination and will receive guaranteed acceptance under our transfer facility.
This offer is also available to you if you do not currently have private medical cover. With hospital waiting lists at a record high, there has never been a better time to start a private medical plan.
Why choose an HMCA Private Medical Plan?
- Your choice of hospital and specialist
- NHS queues avoided
- No age limits
- Tax free NHS cash benefit
- Claims settled promptly
- Excellent UK based service
HMCA offer four levels of private medical plans for individuals, family groups and companies as well as dental plans, hospital cash plans, travel insurance and vehicle breakdown recovery. Our many years of experience ensures we have a plan to suit your needs at the best possible price.
The Hospital Sickness & Injury Money Plan provides tax free cash should you need to stay in hospital overnight as a result of sickness or injury.
The Dental Plan provides cover for routine examinations, hygiene, X-rays, and remedial and restorative treatment with a private or NHS dentist. Cover is also provided for emergencies, accidents and oral cancer.
Travel Insurance- We have partnered with Just Travel Cover to assist you in finding Travel Insurance. Please call 0800 781 4753 for further information and quotes.
The Breakdown Recovery Club gives full cover, at a low cost, for home-starts, roadside assistance and recovery following an accident or breakdown.
Who are HMCA
HMCA was established over 45 years ago and has grown to be one of the most successful membership benefit providers in the UK. HMCA membership is also one of the most exclusive as our plans are only available to the members of trade, professional and membership groups and subscribers of select publications. Therefore, HMCA is not on any comparison website. You will not see HMCA advertising to the general public and this means minimal marketing costs so we can arrange comprehensive and flexible medical plans that are great value for money.
For further information visit the Members Benefits page on the member platform.
HMCA/S PLC (trading as Hospital and Medical Care Association, HMCA and HMCA Members) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:307587). HMCA/s PLC is a company registered in England, company number: 01362094, registered office: Beech Hall, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0EA. *Exclusive offer available to professional level members of The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
Net Defence is the CSFS’s Information Security partner offering a free, one-day, internet based Penetration Test for members. Penetration testing seeks to identify vulnerabilities within your ICT network and the one day test will look at sample of your internet facing architecture. This test will highlight any major vulnerabilities that can be discovered in the timeframe and allow for further recommendations.
Bond Solon is the leading provider of expert witness training and information to the UK’s expert witness community. They offer training covering all the core areas of expert witness work.
CSFS professional level members can claim a discount of 15% off the standard prices of Bond Solon’s expert witness public courses, e-learning products and the Bond Solon Annual Expert Witness Conference – the leading industry event for the UK’s expert witness community.
A TOTUM membership empowers you to SAVE-BIG on your everyday shopping, eat & drink out for less, get discounted travel, make savings at 100,000s of locations all over the world – and much, much more!
With 600+ amazing discounts and exclusives at 400+ big brands across tech and mobile, travel, fashion, beauty, food and drink, health & fitness and more, TOTUM’s big-brand discounts will help your money to go further.
UK Mental Health Solutions Ltd provide cost effective and Innovative Mental Health Solutions. Our team has many years of clinical experience and a proven track record of providing mental health solutions.
CSFS professional level members, working as Sole Traders or in SMEs, who do not have access to mental health support services can claim discounted access to confidential counselling services. The Society will cover £10 for each of six sessions, with the member settling the balance with UKMHS. Sometimes our members’ work, by the very nature of what you do, can take a toll on your mental health, and it’s okay to not be okay and ask for help.
PUBLICATIONS & RESOURCES
CSFS members have the benefit of single sign on access to Science & Justice through the Society website. Associates, Members and Fellows have access from volume 1 (1960) and Affiliates and Students have access backdated 10 years.
Publications Library access to archive including Fingerprint Whorld (from volume 1 1975), Interfaces and CSEye.
Webinar Library access for CSFS members to variety of webinars; Focus on Forensic Scientists, Wednesday webinars, Student webinars, S&J Research webinars, joint webinar with RSB.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) online recording of points is now available for CSFS members. All Society led conferences, seminars, and workshops are CPD approved (1.5 points per delivery hour). Members CPD logs will be automatically updated with relevant CPD points from all CSFS events they attend.
Chartered Forensic Practitioner (ChFP) is the Society’s highest level of membership for current practitioners. Applications are welcomed from experienced forensic practitioners with at least 5 years’ experience (gained immediately prior to application) who are already Members or Fellows of the Society and (currently) practice in UK/Eire. At present ChFP assessment is only available for those wishing to be assessed against the UK legal system.
Professional recognition in the form of a post-nominal Associate (ACSFS) Member (professional) (MCSFS) Chartered (ChFP) or Fellow (FCSFS).
Use of a specified member logo for professional recognition:
