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  • Quote of the week

    Professor Nicola Robinson, Professor of TCM and Integrated Health at London South  Bank University, says that it is important to capture therapies in a research framework to prove how effective they are.

  • FHT Conference supports integrated healthcare

    At yesterday’s FHT Conference we were delighted to bring together leading experts in research, education and health and social care, to discuss the integration of complementary therapies into mainstream care. Held at The King’s Fund, London, on 29 November, the conference got under way with two presentations that focused on research. Professor Nicola Robinson discussed…

  • Learn how you can be a part of the future of healthcare at the 2018 FHT Conference

    Our current healthcare system is under a huge amount of pressure, and the value of professional therapists like you in helping to alleviate this is being increasingly recognised. The integrated healthcare agenda seeks to take a more holistic, person-centred approach to care that is better coordinated across different health and social care providers. This contrasts…

  • Final programme for the 2018 FHT Conference launched

    We’re thrilled to release the final order of events for our 2018 FHT Conference, which is taking place on Thursday 29 November at The King’s Fund, London. At this special one-day event, you’ll hear from leading experts in integrated health, education and research speak about the ways in which complementary therapies can support the nation’s health and help…

  • Social prescription a priority in Theresa May’s loneliness strategy

    UK prime minister Theresa May has pledged to increase social prescribing by making it a key part of the first government loneliness strategy. Set to be implemented by 2023, the strategy will also see £1.8m allocated for community-based projects. The decision to make loneliness a health priority follows on from research in 2017 by the…

  • Sir Sam Everington set to speak at 2018 FHT Conference

    We are pleased to say that pioneering GP Sir Sam Everington will be joining us as a speaker at the 2018 FHT Conference next month. Sir Sam Everington is a GP, chair of Tower Hamlet’s Clinical Commissioning Group, elected member of the British Medical Association’s Council, director of Community Health Partnerships, Honorary Professor of Queen…

  • Reflexology researcher to speak at 2018 FHT Conference

    We’re delighted to have Dr Julie McCullough join us as a speaker at the 2018 FHT Conference. Dr McCullough is a research associate at Ulster University and has been a complementary therapist for the past 12 years. She has a degree in human nutrition and completed her PhD at Ulster University in 2015. As part…

  • FHT Vice President judges new Complementary Therapy Awards

    FHT Vice President, Mary Dalgleish, recently enjoyed judging the Complementary Therapy Awards 2018, organised by Chamberlain Dunn. As headline sponsor, experts from the FHT have been supporting these new awards throughout the year, including the shortlisting and judging process. Mary commented, ‘Being part of the judging panel was a great opportunity to learn more about the…

  • Quote of the week

    As a scientist, Dr Julie McCullough is committed to researching the benefits of complementary therapies and adding to the growing evidence base. In International Therapist 124, Dr McCullough says, ‘As a scientist, I felt compelled to find information on how and why complementary therapies were helpful and effective for so many people.’ As part of…

  • Quote of the week

    Influential GP, Dr Michael Dixon, believes complementary therapy will play a greater role in healthcare in years to come. Dr Dixon says, ‘In the future, as we start to expand our view of what local health involves and who needs to be included in that, I think complementary medicine will become a major influence – not…

  • Founder of Beauty Despite Cancer to address delegates at the 2018 FHT Conference

    We are delighted that Jennifer Young, MFHT, will be joining us as a speaker at the 2018 FHT Conference in November. Jennifer has a BSc (Hons) in Biology and is an experienced microbiologist, nutritional therapist, aromatherapist, beauty therapist and product formulator. She is the creator of Defiant Beauty, specialist skincare for those affected by cancer,…

  • New UK health secretary supports plans to increase social prescription

    On Friday Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock, addressed an audience in Manchester at NHS Expo, supporting plans to dramatically increase social prescription as ‘growing evidence’ suggests that encouraging patients to lead sociable, healthier lives could relieve pressure on the NHS. Social prescribing – sometimes referred to as community referral –…