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BRE and Loughborough University to create dementia-friendly demonstration home
Construction of a new ‘dementia-friendly’ home aimed at learning how better to support those living with the condition will begin on the BRE Innovation Park this Autumn. The 100sqm Victorian house will be adapted to cater for different types, and stages, of the debilitating illness, and is aimed at allowing sufferers to live independently by…
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FHT Annual Training Congress attracts big crowds at Holistic Health
After a wonderful whirlwind of a weekend, it’s nice to look back at all the amazing people we met and moments we experienced. Our thanks also to FHT Fellow Linda Jacobs, and FHT Members Nadeen Buchanan and Carol Brown, for providing much-appreciated taster treatments on the FHT stand. It was great to see so many members…
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Quote of the week
It’s Friday! Time to share a little inspiration… “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.” – Helen Keller What achievements are you proud of? We’d love to hear from you.
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Students stoked for success through new FHT initiative
The FHT Ambassador Programme is now in full swing, with our most recent talk coming from Vice President Maria Mason. She visited the City of Bristol College on 23 March and spoke to an enthusiastic group of Level 2 and 3 students about the benefits of membership in a reputable organisation such as the FHT.…
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The true value of sustainable foods
A growing body of evidence shows the disparity between the price we pay for food and the costs of production and consumption. Market prices do not reflect the environmental, social and health impacts of food products, and this will be demonstrated at the Sustainable Foods Summit. A recent true accounting study by EY (formerly Ernst & Young) showed…
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Last chance! 24 hours left to buy Training Congress tickets!
We’re counting down the days until our annual Training Congress, this year happily nestled in the Holistic Health UK show. There’s only 24 hours left before ticket sales close, so make sure you grab yours now! Tickets for the 2017 FHT Training Congress are selling fast, with over 150 delegates already booked to attend a variety…
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Quote of the week
It’s Friday! Enjoy the quote of the week, for a little inspiration: ‘Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.’ – Maya Angelou Got a memorable breathtaking moment? Or your own favourite quote?
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Pedal for Parkinson’s needs your help!
Parkinson’s UK is looking for Volunteer Massage Therapists to support their series of cycling events across the country this summer – can you help?
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Protecting your child’s skin in the sun
With summer fast approaching, make sure you’re ready to protect your child’s skin against harmful UV rays. British Skin Foundation spokesperson and Consultant Dermatologist Dr Anjali Mahto shares essential sun safety advice. Young skin & UV “Young skin is particularly vulnerable to the effects of ultraviolet radiation. Babies below the age of 6 months have…
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Sun awareness week
Happy Sun awareness week! Make sure you are protected “Sun protection doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive, it needs to be consistent… keep it simple and do it forever” – Unknown
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental Health Awareness Week 2017 is taking place from 8 – 14 May and aims to highlight why good mental health is only being experienced by a minority of the UK’s population. In a March 2017 study on Mental Health entitled Surviving or Thriving, the Mental Health Foundation found only 13% of respondents reported living with high…
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FHT President talks boosting business in Holistic Therapist magazine
FHT’s President, Paul Battersby, wrote an article for Holistic Therapist magazine laying out a simple strategy for sizing up your business.
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