Category: Events
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Quote of the Week
Dr John Hughes is speaking about Research at the FHT Conference on the Friday 29 November at the Kings Fund, London. John will be providing an overview of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs), including different types of PROMs that are client and therapist-friendly, the contexts where these can be used, benefits and limitations of PROMs, and…
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Meet the speakers: Suzanne Ruggles, founder of the Full Circle Fund
Like last year’s inspiring event, which is a finalist for Best New Association Conference or Event in the 2019 Association Excellence Awards, the 2019 FHT Conference – on Friday 29 November at The King’s Fund, London – will focus on the ways professional therapists like you can be a part of the future of integrated…
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Quote of the week
How can therapists ensure they don’t reinforce damaging body ideals and instead promote body positivity? ow.ly/LXmD30pqlWb #FHTConference
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Top five reasons to attend the 2019 FHT Conference
There’s just 10 weeks left until the 2019 FHT Conference, which is being held on Friday 29 November at The King’s Fund, London. Tickets are selling fast, so we thought we’d run through our top five reasons for attending if you’re still undecided: Discover how to get involved in the future…
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An NHS therapy school that works for all
The NHS Natural Health School is the first NHS-approved and owned complementary school, developed and run by NHS employees. Located in Harrogate District Hospital – part of Harrogate and District Foundation Trust – it was officially launched in May 2018 after four years of hard work by its dedicated team. The school was developed to…
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FHT supports Olympia Beauty this September
FHT is delighted to sponsor the National Massage Championship again this year, held at Olympia Beauty on Sunday 29 and Monday 30 September. Olympia Beauty, Autumn’s biggest event for beauty professionals and celebrating its fifteenth year, prides itself in bringing the beauty industry together, with a continued focus on education, training and standards. Education, standards…
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Promoting positive body image as a therapist
Body satisfaction refers to a positive relationship a person has with their body involving both unconditional approval and respect. Research indicates, however, that many people are unhappy with their bodies, with a recent study suggesting that 60% of UK adults feel ashamed of how they look. For many therapists, the primary motivation for working in…
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Patient reported outcome measures
Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) are tools that can be used by therapists to capture information about the services they provide, from the perspective of the client. There are a number of different types of PROMs but most are in the form of a simple questionnaire, which is completed during the consultation process and can…
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2019 FHT Excellence Awards Finalists Announced
The FHT is delighted to announce the finalists for its prestigious 2019 FHT Excellence Awards, which showcase how professional therapy practitioners and trainers are making a difference to those living and working in their local community. This year’s FHT Excellence Awards finalists are: FHT Complementary Therapist of the Year Rebecca Ayres Julie Crossman Jackie…
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FHT event shortlisted for Association Excellence Award
We are delighted to announce that the FHT has been shortlisted as finalists for this year’s Association Excellence Awards. Following a very successful 2018 FHT Conference in November, at the King’s Fund in London, we join five other finalists, all hoping to win the excellence award for Best New Association Conference or Event. The 2018…
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Three ways complementary therapists can help the NHS
After speaking to delegates at the 2019 FHT Training Congress, FHT member and Accredited course provider, Julie Crossman, spoke to us briefly about how complementary therapists can support the NHS. Find out more about training opportunities with the FHT at fht.org.uk/training
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College of Medicine announces dates for this year’s food conference
Food on Prescription 2019 is the latest in a series of food conferences, run by the College of Medicine, that have become a leading UK event on food, lifestyle and medicine for all healthcare professionals, who want to create a healthier future for patients, communities and the nation. Held on Thursday October 24 at the…
