All Chaplains who have worked in General Practice for at least a year are encouraged to demonstrate the professional nature of their work either through ACGP initial Accreditation and annual Re-Accreditation, or through ACGP initial Certification and annual Re-Certification.
Accreditation / Re-Accreditation
Accreditation is available to Chaplains who have already worked in Primary Healthcare Chaplaincy for more than 6 hours a week for at least a year.
Successful applicants will become Accredited Practitioners.
The application forms below will guide you through the process of either initial Accreditation or subsequent Re-Accreditation.
We are currently in the process of updating our application processes, which may mean the links below become invalid. If this is the case and you would like to view the forms in the interim, please email us at info@acgp.org.uk and we would be happy to send you a copy.
Accreditation Application Form
Re-Accreditation Application Form
Certification / Re-Certification
Certification is available to Chaplains who have already worked in Primary Healthcare Chaplaincy for less than 6 hours a week for at least a year.
Certification is also available for those working more than 6 hours a week and choose not to apply for Accreditation. Successful applicants will become Certified Practitioners.
The application form below will guide you through both the Certification and Re-Certification process.
We are currently in the process of updating our application processes, which may mean the link below becomes invalid. If this is the case and you would like to view the form in the interim, please email us at info@acgp.org.uk and we would be happy to send you a copy.
Certification Application Form
Helpful Info
You may find the following helpful to refer to during your application:
Spiritual Care Competences Framework for Primary Care Chaplains
UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy - Code of Conduct for Healthcare Chaplains 2024
Other Examples of Chaplaincy Activity with Corresponding Competences - Word Document version
Accreditation / Re-Accreditation
Accreditation is available to Chaplains who have already worked in Primary Healthcare Chaplaincy for more than 6 hours a week for at least a year.
Successful applicants will become Accredited Practitioners.
The application forms below will guide you through the process of either initial Accreditation or subsequent Re-Accreditation.
We are currently in the process of updating our application processes, which may mean the links below become invalid. If this is the case and you would like to view the forms in the interim, please email us at info@acgp.org.uk and we would be happy to send you a copy.
Accreditation Application Form
Re-Accreditation Application Form
Certification / Re-Certification
Certification is available to Chaplains who have already worked in Primary Healthcare Chaplaincy for less than 6 hours a week for at least a year.
Certification is also available for those working more than 6 hours a week and choose not to apply for Accreditation. Successful applicants will become Certified Practitioners.
The application form below will guide you through both the Certification and Re-Certification process.
We are currently in the process of updating our application processes, which may mean the link below becomes invalid. If this is the case and you would like to view the form in the interim, please email us at info@acgp.org.uk and we would be happy to send you a copy.
Certification Application Form
Helpful Info
You may find the following helpful to refer to during your application:
Spiritual Care Competences Framework for Primary Care Chaplains
UK Board of Healthcare Chaplaincy - Code of Conduct for Healthcare Chaplains 2024
Other Examples of Chaplaincy Activity with Corresponding Competences - Word Document version
