The FHT Blog

Category: News

  • Training Congress update

    2015 FHT Training Congress – Sunday 6 September – Stratford-upon-Avon Speaker showcase: Simeon Neil-Asher Expert speaker and osteopath Simeon Neil-Asher writes about the importance of understanding shoulder pathology in the ageing population, “Shoulder pain affects 60 per cent of the population at one time in their life and its incidence increases with age, particularly as…

  • Guided meditation CD supports The Sam Buxton Sunflower Healing Trust

    Dr Kai Kermani’s ‘Empower and Heal your Life’ is a guided mediation CD that has been produced for The Sam Buxton Sunflower Healing Trust – a charity that supports cancer patients and their families by providing funds to employ complementary therapists in the NHS and hospices. Healing can provide an energising and balancing effect on the…

  • FHT News – July issue

    The July 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: FHT meets with healthcare professionals at Accredited Registers Round Table event Massage and FHT’s Accredited Register is promoted in Practice Management magazine Promote…

  • Accredited Registers – paving the way forward

    The FHT was pleased to attend an Accredited Registers Round Table event on Wednesday, 1 July, organised by the Professional Standards Authority. It was an excellent opportunity for the FHT to discuss with healthcare professionals and commissioners how the Accredited Registers workforce – including more than 10,000 therapists on the FHT’s Complementary Healthcare Therapist Register…

  • Awards for charities improving people’s health

    Do you work for a charity that is doing excellent work to improve the nation’s health? The GSK IMPACT Awards aim to recognise such charities, with winners receiving numerous benefits, including up to £40,000, free development training from The King’s Fund and the opportunity to be part of the prestigious GSK IMPACT Award network. Find…

  • Top ten reasons for being an FHT member #10: FHT is a not-for-profit organisation run by therapists, for therapists

    At the FHT, our members’ interests are at the heart of every decision we make and every service we provide. As a not for profit organisation – run by therapists, for therapists – members can be sure that every penny of their fees is spent wisely, to support, advance and protect their interests and career…

  • The older shoulder

    Top ten reasons for learning more about shoulder pain by Simeon Niel-Asher Shoulder pain affects 60 per cent of the population at one time in their life and its incidence increases with age, particularly as the shoulder is involved in almost all of our waking activities. It is extremely flexible and this is what makes…

  • FREE yoga session

    2015 FHT Training Congress Holiday Inn, Stratford-upon-Avon Sunday, 6th September 07.00 – 07.45 Stopping over the night before the Training Congress? Get your energy in check for an exciting day ahead with a FREE yoga session on Sunday morning. This balancing yoga session will guide you through breathing, posture awareness and relaxation. Space is limited,…

  • Accredited Registers round table event

    On Wednesday 1 July, FHT will discuss the potential of Accredited Registers to improve UK health at the Professional Standards Authority’s round table event. Look out for live updates on our Twitter feed at www.twitter.com/fht_org For more information about the FHT’s Accredited Register, visit www.fht.org.uk/register

  • Summer holiday promotion

    The FHT has produced the above social media advert for you to promote your therapy practice this summer. Simply share it on Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn, along with your contact details. Adverts can also be printed at postcard size – just click to full size, then print. Looking for other social media adverts to promote your therapies this…

  • Supporting you with CPD at the 2015 FHT Training Congress

    Sunday 6 September, 2015 Stratford-upon-Avon Learn from industry expert speakers and gain CPD with our programme of lectures and workshops, including: Aroma and the emotions with Sandra Oram Anxiety, panic and phobia – tools for therapists with Peter Mackereth Colour yourself healthy with Colour Me Beautiful with Ann Skidmore Complementary therapies and substance misuse with…

  • Top ten reasons for being an FHT member #9: members’ helpline

    Professional insurance can be confusing but all students and practising therapists should be covered – that’s why the FHT is here to help. The FHT is an authorised and regulated insurance intermediary, so our membership and insurance advisers really can advise you on the insurance cover you need. Better still, we can arrange it for…