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  • Conquer your obstacles with our Reebok Spartan Race prize draw

    Reebok Spartan Race, voted Outside Magazine’s Best Obstacle Race, is the world’s leading obstacle racing series and the first of its kind to feature timing and global rankings. With over 130 events in 17 countries during 2014 alone, Reebok Spartan Race has made obstacle racing one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Reebok…

  • A Balinese adventure

    Maria Mason, MFHT, talks about her recent trip to Bali to deepen her knowledge about its people and their treatments “I attended a course in Balinese massage run by a great lady called Penny Ellis, who owns and runs the Bali Bisa, a training school in Sanur, which offers CIBTAC courses that are recognised by…

  • Massage and FHT’s Accredited Register promoted in Arthritis Digest

    Jennifer Wayte, President of FHT, recently contributed to a massage article published in Arthritis Digest magazine, in which readers are pointed to the FHT’s Accredited Register if looking for a therapist. Amongst other things, the two-page article covers different types of massage, the potential benefits of treatment to people affected by arthritis, the existing evidence…

  • Top ten reasons for being an FHT member #6: Discounted continuingprofessional learning

    The FHT prides itself on providing high-quality Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training, that is both affordable and flexible, to suit the needs of our members. This includes online learning, qualifications, short courses, and an annual Training Congress where you can learn and mingle (2015 details coming soon). Many of our local support groups also organise…

  • The countdown begins…

    Enter yourself or nominate a colleague for an FHT Excellence Award by 30 April 2015. This year the Awards are being expanded to include ten categories, so that more recognition can be given to the great work you do. Enter to win a £250 cash prize, trophy, certificate and be featured in International Therapist. Categories include:…

  • GMC guidance signposts doctors to Accredited Registers

    The Professional Standards Authority recently asked the General Medical Council to amend its explanatory guidance on Good Medical Practice. The guidance explains how doctors can put those principles into practice when, for example, delegating care and making referrals. In response to this request, the GMC has amended its guidance to include Accredited Registers as an…

  • FHT News – April issue

    The April issue of FHT News is on its way to members. In our monthly e-newsletter, we update you about your membership and what’s happening in the therapy world. This month, updates include: Report highlights that therapists can transform nation’s health FHT needs YOU for portfolio 10 simple tips on FREE CPD Member presented with award at…

  • International Day of Happiness

    Tomorrow is the International Day of Happiness: a day to celebrate the things that really matter for a happier world. Action for Happiness is running a big global campaign for the day, focussing on the importance of relationships – find out how to get involved and access your FREE Happiness Pack at www.dayofhappiness.net/involved Look out for…

  • FHT Member presented with award at the House of Lords

    Congratulations to Tracy McMahon MFHT who came second place at the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England Awards 2015, celebrated at the House of Lords on Wednesday 25th February. The Awards, which celebrate the exemplary work being done to raise mental health literacy through the innovative use of Mental Health First Aid training, were presented…

  • 10 simple tips on FREE CPD

    For the FHT, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a essential part of good professional practice as well as a fundamental principle of professional ethics. For the public, service users and employers, CPD provides the reassurance that as individuals, and as a profession, FHT members are committed to upholding standards. FHT Members and Fellows* are expected to complete a minimum of 10 CPD…

  • Guest posts

    If you have a passion for a particular therapy, would like to share photos of a recent Local Support Group meeting, or simply have a question for our readers, we are inviting you to submit a blog post to be shared with over 15,500 social media followers. Published blog posts are worth 2 CPD points each.…

  • Report highlights that complementary therapists can help to transform the nation’s health

    The FHT welcomes a report published today by the Professional Standards Authority, which highlights that health practitioners listed on an Accredited Register ‘can help governments and public bodies achieve their aim to improve health and transform services’. The FHT’s Complementary Healthcare Therapist Register was approved as an Accredited Register by the Professional Standards Authority in…