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Category: News

  • E-learning with HMRC

    HMRC has recently developed an e-learning package, specifically aimed at health and well-being professionals. This HMRC course provides accurate and up to date information on tax, National Insurance, business records and expenses for those who may become self-employed in their chosen field. How it can help The course will build your confidence by guiding you…

  • VTCT announcement

    VTCT is pleased to announce it has appointed Alan Woods OBE, to succeed Dr Stephen Vickers, as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with effect from 1 January 2016. VTCT is a Government-approved awarding organisation which has awarded world class qualifications since 1962 and has been at the forefront of developing the vocational system of qualifications…

  • Get ready for Christmas

    Make the most of your clients this Christmas with our range of gift cards – the perfect present for friends and family. Cards include space for you to write any treatment or monetary value and your business details. For a limited time only, buy the complete set for just £13.80 – that’s 20% off!  The…

  • Priti Vyas on BBC One health series, Doctor in the House

    Priti Vyas, daughter of FHT Vice-president, Bharti Vyas, talks about her experience of appearing in a new three-part BBC One health series, Doctor in the House (beginning 19 November, 9pm, BBC1) Who would have thought that the invitation to take part in a health documentary would be so life changing and pivotal in helping to…

  • Guest post: Sandy Combe

    FHT Fellow Sandy Combe shares her experience as a therapist and FHT Local Support Group Coordinator in Elgin, Scotland. The FHT Local Support Group in Elgin has now been up and running in Elgin since 2007. I initially started the group as a way to meet other therapists but it has turned into more than that,…

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  • Protecting your health, not just your clients’

    In recent years, a growing number of our members have been enquiring about Personal Accident cover through the FHT – particularly those who are self-employed and/or have dependents. As a professional association, it’s also important that we look at ways to support and protect your health, and not just your clients’, throughout your therapy career.…

  • Competition winners

    Congratulations to FHT members, Emma Christie, Kirsten Dobie and Viv Stables, who are the winners of our Pure Coconut Body Oil competition, in partnership with Shared Beauty Secrets. Make sure to read your latest issue of International Therapist (Issue 114, Autumn 2015) for the chance to win other competitions, prize draws and offers. Access your latest…

  • FHT News – November issue

    The November issue of FHT News is on its way to members. In our monthly e-newsletter, we update you about your membership and what’s happening in the therapy world. This month, updates include: Protecting your health, not just your clients’ New guidelines for skin sensitivity tests Book excerpt: Myofascial Release, by Ruth Duncan Complementary cancer support…

  • Complementary cancer support in Cosham

    Meet the FHT members who are helping people affected by cancer at Wessex Cancer Trust’s Cosham Cancer Support Centre The FHT was pleased to attend the launch of Wessex Cancer Trust’s Cosham Cancer Support Centre and to meet the inspiring team of therapists who work there. The centre, located in Cosham High Street, Portsmouth, offers…

  • Macmillan Wellbeing Centre workshop

    A new complementary therapy service was launched earlier this year at The NGS Macmillan Wellbeing Centre at North Bristol NHS Trust’s Southmead Hospital, allowing the many benefits complementary therapies provide to be experienced by cancer patients and their carers. Set in landscaped gardens, the centre provides a haven for anyone living with a cancer diagnosis who…

  • Autumn competitions, prize draws and offers

    As a member of the FHT, you have the chance to win competitions, prize draws and offers featured in your latest issue of International Therapist (Issue 114, Autumn 2015). Member competitions and prize draws: 1 x The Essence Practitioner: Choosing and Using Flower and Other Essences, by Sue Lilly (Star communication prize, page 8) 3…