Category: News
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The Cost-of-Living Impact on Mental Health
Keith Prance from Rehab Recovery shares their infographic showing the negative impacts of the cost-of-living crisis. WORDS Keith Prance The UK is currently struggling with the highest rates of inflation in over 40 years. This has caused the rise in cost of essentials, such as food shopping, fuel costs, electricity and energy, known as the…
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The Global Wellness Institute defines a new wellness policy aiming to make a healthy lifestyle accessible to all
We often highlight how the global wellness economy is valued at £3.84tn, according to the Global Wellness Institute (GWI), yet not everyone has the resources, motivation, knowledge or enabling environment to actively pursue wellness. That’s why the GWI released it’s Defining Wellness Policy report at the Global Wellness Summit in Tel Aviv in early November,…
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‘Bad’ cholesterol levels jump by 20% post-Christmas
Drop butter and cream for the New Year, urges expert Levels of LDL cholesterol, the so-called ‘bad cholesterol’ which blocks arteries, have been found to be 20% higher immediately after Christmas compared to the summer. A leading testing expert is warning this could lead to increased risk of heart attacks or strokes. He’s urging everyone…
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Overcoming Anxiety with Action for Happiness
Join neuroscientist Dr Wendy Suzuki for a special event about how you can overcome your anxiety and use it to live a calmer, happier life. We all experience anxiety and sometimes it can feel like we’re locked in an endless cycle of stress and worry. But what if, instead of seeing anxiety as a curse,…
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BBC Report Shows How the High Street Has Changed Over the Past Two Years
According to a BBC analysis that was posted yesterday, beauty salons and tattoo parlours have prospered on High Streets while the number of banks and department stories have fallen. Obtained from an analysis of 1.5 million records contained in the Ordinance Survey’s ‘Points of Interest‘ mapping data (a comprehensive quarterly survey of businesses, facilities and…
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National Grief Awareness Week: Things to do
National Grief Awareness Week takes place between 2nd-8th December 2022. The theme for this year is ‘to open conversations and normalise grief’. Whether it’s in school, at home, in the community or online, you can reach out, have conversations and support one another 💙 Things you can do this National Grief Awareness Week, according to…
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Congratulations to our award winners!
We’d like to say a very big thank you to all of our members and other special guests who tuned in as we announced our FHT Excellence Awards 2022 winners over on our YouTube last week. Now in its 12th year, the FHT’s Excellence Awards serve to shine a spotlight on those setting the bar…
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It’s Award Week! Announcing our 2022 FHT Excellence Award Winners
Stay tuned on our socials this week to see our wonderful winners of this year’s FHT Excellence Awards. The FHT Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate the incredible work our Complementary, Beauty and Sports therapy members carry out in their practices, as well as those who share our passion for training and education. This year, we’re…
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Introducing Social Prescriptions: Can They Aid Physical and Mental Health?
By MyGP There is no hiding that chronic health conditions can have a huge impact on many areas of our lives. From physical issues (i.e. asthma, diabetes) to mental illnesses, including anxiety and depression, medical conditions may limit the extent to which you are able to carry out your daily tasks. Indeed, you may find…
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FHT supports the APPG-BAW inquiry on the value of complementary therapies
The FHT were proud to contribute to the APPG BAW’s new inquiry at the MP Drop-in event on Tuesday 1st November 2022 On the 28th September 2022, the All-Party Parliament Group on Beauty and Wellbeing (APPG BAW) launched an investigation into the value of complementary therapies in supporting the nation’s physical and mental health and…
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37% reduced doctor’s visits after undertaking complementary therapy, survey finds
A survey conducted by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT) shows a significant increase in the positive effects of complementary therapy practices alongside healthcare, including a 37% reduction in doctors’ visits. Conducted in partnership with the Integrated Medical Alliance (IMA) to help promote social prescribing among standard medical practices, the FHT survey points to the…
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FHT Excellence Awards 2022 Finalists Announced
We are excited to announce, that after much deliberation by our expert judging panel, our FHT Excellence Awards 2022 finalists have been chosen! Our awards celebrate not only the best in therapy practice, standards and professionalism, but also the very best within us. Our brand new award categories for 2022 – Volunteer Service Award and…
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