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  • Try something new in November

    Try something new in November

    This months Action for Happiness calendar is ‘New Ways November’. As a holistic therapist, it’s key to promote wellbeing and balance in the lives of your clients. But how often do you apply the same principles? November, with its crisp air and transitional nature, provides the perfect backdrop for embracing change and trying something new.…

  • Non-Surgical Cosmetic Licensing Consultation FAQs

    Non-Surgical Cosmetic Licensing Consultation FAQs

    The new Health and Care Act 2022 gives the government powers to introduce a licensing scheme for practitioners who operate in England. Work is now underway to decide what the licensing scheme will look like, the first stage of this is a national consultation. The reason for the legislation is to reduce the risk of…

  • Embrace Self-Care September

    Embrace Self-Care September

    As we transition into the autumn season, there’s no better time to focus on self-care and wellbeing. September is the perfect opportunity to embark on a journey toward happiness, and what better guide to accompany us than the Action for Happiness calendar? September often marks the return to routine after the carefree days of summer.…

  • Embrace Your Future with Holistic Health Apprenticeships

    Embrace Your Future with Holistic Health Apprenticeships

    Are you ready to take the next step after your GCSEs? As results day approaches on 24 August, it’s time to consider the exciting opportunities that lie ahead. If you have a passion for holistic health and wellness, there are some fantastic apprenticeships waiting for you. From beauty therapy to wellbeing and holistic therapy, there’s…

  • Enhance Your Therapeutic Journey with FHT Local Support Groups

    Enhance Your Therapeutic Journey with FHT Local Support Groups

    In the world of therapies, finding a community that shares your passion and supports your growth is invaluable. This is where local groups, supported by the FHT, come into play, offering a vibrant and nurturing environment for individuals who are dedicated to the field of therapies. These groups serve as more than just gatherings; they’re…

  • Love Parks Week 2023

    Love Parks Week 2023

    Love Parks Week is happening from 28 July – 6 August 2023. Take this time to discover the power of nature and the profound impact that spending time outside can have on our wellbeing. It’s the perfect opportunity to reconnect with the wonders of wildlife and experience its transformative benefits. Here, we list three ways…

  • The Importance of Self-Care for Complementary Therapists

    The Importance of Self-Care for Complementary Therapists

    As complementary therapists, you offer invaluable support and care to your clients, working tirelessly to alleviate pain, promote wellbeing and restore balance in others. But, when doing this, it’s easy to neglect your own self-care needs. Self-care is not just a current buzzword; it is an essential aspect of life, especially for therapists. In honour…

  • Lords Committee hears from former Health Ministers and Care Quality Commission on better integration of primary and community care

    Lords Committee hears from former Health Ministers and Care Quality Commission on better integration of primary and community care

    On Monday 17 July the House of Lords Integration of Primary and Community Care Committee will hear from former Health Ministers and Health Secretaries of State in a series of evidence sessions which examine how better to facilitate integration of healthcare services and improve patient experience across the wider health service. The first session will…

  • Exploring the Future of Whole-Person Health

    Exploring the Future of Whole-Person Health

    FHT Vice-President, Maria Mason, spent three days at the Integrative & Personalised Medicine Congress in June which is dedicated to promoting whole-person, patient centred health. Below, she reflects on each day, capturing the essence of this transformative event… WORDS Maria Mason I was thrilled to attend the Integrative & Personalised Medicine Congress in my role…

  • TODAY: Lords Committee to examine international perspectives on health integration

    TODAY: Lords Committee to examine international perspectives on health integration

    Today, on Monday 26 June, the House of Lords Integration of Primary and Community Care Committee will hear from two panels of witnesses who are experts on health service reform and integration as it learns more about international perspectives on these issues.   The evidence sessions will explore attempts to better integrate healthcare services and…

  • Lords Committee to hear how NHS England can facilitate integration within the Health Service

    Lords Committee to hear how NHS England can facilitate integration within the Health Service

    On Monday 19 June the House of Lords Integration of Primary and Community Care Committee will hold two evidence sessions as it continues its inquiry into the integration of primary and community care. The first session will explore what NHS England leadership are doing to better facilitate integration within the wider health service, in particular…

  • Take action this Men’s Health Week

    Take action this Men’s Health Week

    Looking after your health is an everyday commitment. Working the Men’s Health Five into your life – and sharing it with others – is a great place to start. And what better time than Men’s Health Week (12-18 June) to kickstart new habits for your health? Men’s Health Week is an annual event that takes…