IOSH
Changes to member communications
What’s happening and how it effects you
We’re introducing a new membership database which means we need to make changes to some legacy IOSH communication channels – and we will be taking the opportunity to update other communication channels throughout 2026.
What’s happening?
Closure of the IOSH Forums
The IOSH online Forums are now closed as of 5 January 2026. Notice of their closure was posted on the Forums themselves, the IOSH website, and shared via other IOSH communication channels.
Why are they closed?
The Forums were part of services hosted on an old platform (iosh.co.uk) that had reached the end of its secure life. We are replacing the Forums with access for all IOSH members to a new online community platform (currently available only to volunteers, including Council members, and our Future Leaders Community).
The new online communities platform will ultimately become the home for all IOSH Communities.
What’s next?
There will be a short gap between the Forums being closed and access to the new online communities platform being available to all members. As soon as the new platform is ready, we’ll communicate directly with all members and invite them on board.
Improved services
The switch to a new membership database will also usher in new services for members, such as a new member account area, and a new communication preference centre. These new services will improve the online member experience in a number of ways, including allowing for greater self-serve and control around communication preferences (with members being able to better control what they can opt in to and out of receiving from IOSH).
We’ll also be updating the look and feel of our weekly email newsletter, Connect, too.
Further information
We've published a list of common questions and answers and you can also get in touch to ask your own question or sign-up for updates.
Throughout 2026, we will continue to communicate with members about incremental improvements to member communication channels.