PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT

• Exclusive access to the ‘Members Area’ of our website and your ‘Members Profile’
• Access to downloadable information and resources within the members area
• Receive the monthly emailed Newsletter & Educational Bulletin
• Opportunity to join our members’ private Facebook page' LCGB Members / Subscribers Hub: Connect, Learn Support'.
• Network with like-minded people through the LCGB Network Group scheme
• Connect with IBCLCs locally, nationally and internationally
• A discounted rate to join ELACTA the European Lactation Consultants Association
• Aspiring IBCLC members ready to sit their IBCLC exam have the opportunity to apply for LCGB’s annual ‘Sally Brooks’ grant for their IBCLC exam fee
• Raise ones profile through the ‘Find an IBCLC’ directory on the LCGB website IBCLCs only
• Advertise ones IBCLC services with an advertisement on the LCGB website IBCLCs only
• Claim a discounted rate for Lactation Consultant indemnity insurance IBCLCs only
• Support and volunteer with a UK charity that represents and promotes IBCLCs
• The opportunity to work with/represent LCGB and others UK professional breastfeeding
  organisations, supporting breastfeeding families, IBCLCs and aspiring IBCLCs
• Purchase the ‘Hales Medications and Mothers Milk’ halesmeds.com app through a discounted annual LCGB group rate
• Make purchases from the LCGB online shop

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

• Receive the monthly emailed ‘Education Bulletin’ sharing learning opportunities.
• The opportunity to advertise your educational events through the Educational Bulletin
• Claim discounted rates for: lactation conferences and study events offered by LCGB and allied lactation organisations
• Opportunity to join online lactation conferences through LCGB’s group rates
• Claim a discounted rate to purchase professional textbooks through the LCGB website
• Information for IBCLCs planning to recertify by CERPs and the opportunity to join our members ‘Recert by CERPs’ WhatsApp group
• Information and support for aspiring IBCLCs and the opportunity to join our members ‘Exam Prep’ WhatsApp group for those planning to sit the IBCLC exam within the next calendar year.

Previous member of this group move to the members ‘Post Exam’ WhatsApp group whilst awaiting their exam results

• New IBCLC have the opportunity to join the members ‘New IBCLCs’ WhatsApp group for peers support
• Aspiring IBCLCs can apply for a scholarship to attend the annual LCGB Conference

LCGB is always looking to add to the resources and benefits offered to our members.  Please contact the Membership secretary with any ideas you have for new things to be considered – membership@lcgb.org

Full, IBCLC Membership is appropriate for:

Individuals who are currently certified IBCLCs

Associate Membership is appropriate for:

Associate members are not eligible to vote on LCGB matters, but have all other membership rights

This level of membership is NOT available for those currently certified as IBCLCs

• Aspiring IBCLCs and individuals studying to become IBCLCs
• Registered Midwives and Nurses
• Doctors
• Educators and researchers
• Breastfeeding counsellors and peer supporters
• Breastfeeding advocates
• Dietitians/nutritionists/complementary therapists
• Doulas
• Antenatal and postnatal educators
• Health promotion specialists
• Students of the above professions

Retired IBCLC – Associate Membership is appropriate for:

Available for IBCLCs that are no longer certified as they are retired from IBCLC practice

Student – Associate Membership is appropriate for:

This is a ONE TIME one year offer

Following application this level of membership requires approval prior to being activated

Offered to aspiring IBCLCs that are planning to sit their IBCLC exam during the

membership year 

This level of membership is offered as LCGB appreciates the financial expenditure associated with becoming eligible to sit the IBCLC exam.  We also believe that being an LCGB member can be beneficial to the journey to become an IBCLC