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New resource launched to tackle loneliness in the UK
The Campaign to End Loneliness has recently launched a practical guide to identifying and talking about loneliness, as more than a million people over the age of 65 are believed to suffer from chronic loneliness. Separated into three two core sections, the guide highlights key ways to successfully identify loneliness, including using a range of…
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Peter Mackereth honoured at 2016 FHT Excellence Awards
Dr Peter Mackereth, Clinical Lead of the Complementary Therapy Service at The Christie for 15 years, was presented with a special FHT President’s Award at a national awards ceremony. Organised by the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT), the event was held on Wednesday, 26 October at One Whitehall Place, London, to bring much deserved recognition…
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Quote of the week
Quote of the week! “Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have” – Robert Holden. Do you have a favourite quote or saying?
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Importance of the FHT Excellence Awards
Mary Dalgleish, FHT Vice President, and judge of the 2016 Excellence Awards Complementary Therapist of the Year category explains why she feels the FHT Excellence Awards are important to the therapy industry.
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FHT shortlisted for 2016 UK Association Awards!
The FHT is thrilled to be shortlisted in the category of Best Association E-Newsletter for the 2016 UK Association Awards. The FHT’s e-newsletter strives to deliver quality content, industry news and association updates to it’s 17,000 members through a monthly email. Representing and recognising excellence in the professional associations industry, the UK Association Awards raises…
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FHT Excellence Awards winner gives presentation in Parliament
Member and FHT Excellence Award winner, Angela Green, and her colleague, Dr Anne Johnson, were recently invited to give a presentation about the complementary therapy service at Velindre Cancer Centre at an All-Party Parliamentary Group (PGIH) meeting. Held on 18 October at the House of Commons and chaired by David Tredinnick MP, the meeting…
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Quote of the week
Quote of the week – “You can always do more than you think you can” – John Wooden. Do you have a favourite quote or saying?
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FHT 2016 Excellence Awards winners announced
Best in therapy practice and education recognised with 2016 FHT Excellence Awards We’d like to say a very big ‘Thank you!’ to all those members and other special guests who joined us today as we celebrated the achievements of our 2016 FHT Excellence Award winners and finalists. Now in its sixth year, the FHT’s…
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Exchanging sedentary behaviour for low-intensity physical activity can prevent weight gain in children
As little as 10 minutes of high-intensity physical activity per day reduces the amount of adipose tissue and enhances cardiorespiratory fitness in 6-8-year-old children, according to a new study from the University of Eastern Finland. The higher the intensity of physical activity, the stronger the association with the amount of adipose tissue. Exchanging sedentary behaviour…
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How to protect your skin this winter
The dreary British weather can play havoc with our skin, especially for those with existing skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis. Each winter our body is exposed to harsh changes, leading the blood vessels in the skin to change rapidly to account for the fluctuating temperature. This can leave the skin looking flushed, red and…
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