Category: News
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Guest post: Julia Urquhart, MFHT
Massage tools I’ve been a practising massage therapist for 12 years now and it’s been an interesting journey, learning new skills at courses and workshops, and meeting other therapists who have been a great source of support and knowledge. About a year ago, a sports therapist I was swapping treatments with used a massage tool on…
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Hypnotherapy and relaxation techniques to support patients receiving cancer treatment
Linda Orrett is listed on the FHT’s Accredited Register of Complementary Therapists, offering massage and hypnotherapy, amongst others. She is a senior therapist with the CALM Team at a major cancer centre in the North West, offering a variety of rapid complementary therapy interventions to distressed patients undergoing medical procedures. This case study focuses on…
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Free HMRC webinar
Tailored business expenses and capital allowances for the self-employed, 08/12/2015 at 6.00pm. HMRC has organised a free live webinar on business expenses and capital allowances, which is particularly important for the tax return deadline of 31/01/2016. In this webinar, HMRC will: show you what business expenses are give you a quick guide as to what commonly is…
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FHT Fellow supports victims of the Japanese tsunami
When FHT Fellow and Accredited Training Provider, Mary Atkinson, received her 2015 FHT Excellence in Leadership Award she asked to be photographed with red felt hearts as a sign of respect and support for the victims of the Japanese tsunami in 2011. The award was given in recognition of Mary’s work with a Japanese charity,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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