1. Association of Optometrists (AOP) Represent individual optometrists, whatever their mode of practice. The Association also represents a small number of dispensing opticians. Promote the professional and clinical independence of its members and the profession.

www.assoc-optometrists.org

2. The British Acupuncture Council is the UK's main regulatory body for the practice of acupuncture by over 2400 professionally qualified acupuncturists.

www.acupuncture.org.uk

3. British Chiropractic Association (BCA) The BCA represents 70% of internationally accredited UK chiropractors. Aiming to promote, encourage and maintain high standards of conduct, practice, education and training within the profession in the UK.

www.chiropractic-uk.co.uk

4. The British Dental Association (BDA) is the professional association and trade union for dentists in the UK. With over 18,000 qualified members, the majority of the profession, and over 3,500 student members. The BDA develops policies to represent dentists working in every sphere, from general practice, through community and hospital settings, to universities and the armed forces.

www.bda-dentistry.org.uk

5. The British Healthcare Trades Association BHTA is the largest Trade Association in the Healthcare Industry and serves the interests of around 300 member companies. It is now clearly focused as the Trade Association representing companies which provide products and services for people with special physical needs and other specialist healthcare areas.

www.bhta.com

6. The British Heart Foundation - whose vision is of a world in which people do not die prematurely of heart disease. They'll achieve this through pioneering research, vital prevention activity and ensuring quality care and support for everyone living with heart disease.

www.bhf.org.uk

7. The British Medical Acupuncture Society a society of doctors, dentists, vets and other registered healthcare professionals. The society promotes the use and scientific understanding of acupuncture as part of the practice of medicine. The BMAS Web site provides details of training courses for healthcare professionals and can help patients find a local acupuncture practitioner.

www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk

8. The British Osteopathic Association is the largest professional association for osteopaths in the UK, an independent representative body with over 50 years experience.

www.osteopathy.org

9. The General Osteopathic Council (GSoC) The Osteopaths Act 1993 Establishes the General Osteopathic Council to 'provide for the regulation of the profession of osteopathy.

www.osteopathy.org.uk

10. McTimoney Chiropractic Association In 1979 the John McTimoney Chiropractic Association was set up. The name was changed to the Institute of Pure Chiropractic in 1981 and then to the McTimoney Chiropractic Association (MCA) in 1994. The MCA is the professional body for all McTimoney-trained chiropractors, and was formed to protect and support them. Another key role of the MCA is to uphold and promote the essential principles of chiropractic as developed by the late John McTimoney.

www.mctimoney-chiropractic.org

11. Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice OCPPP The Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice (OCPPP) was formed in 1952. It is an Occupational Group of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and as such is formally recognised by the Council of the Chartered Society as representing the interests of its self-employed members. OCPPP has over 3,300 members and has a trading name: PhysioFirst. Members are able to use the PhysioFirst branding in all of their marketing material to show that they belong to a national professional group.

www.physiofirst.org.uk

12. Registered Nursing Home Association (RNHA) Formed in 1968, the RNHA campaigns strongly for high standards in nursing home care. Members are nursing home owners committed to delivering ‘quality services’ to their patients.

www.rnha.co.uk

13. Royal Society for the Promotion of Health The Society was founded in 1876 with the aim of promoting the continuous improvement in human health through education, communication and the encouragement of scientific research.

www.rsph.org

14. Feet For Life The Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists is the largest independent professional body in the UK representing State Registered chiropodists and podiatrists.

www.feetforlife.org

15. The Society Of Homeopaths Tel: 0845 450 6611 or Fax: 0845 450 6622 The Society of Homeopaths, 11 Brookfield, Duncan Close, Moulton Park, Northampton NN3 6WL

www.homeopathy-soh.org

16. The Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT) The Alexander Technique has been taught for over one hundred years. In 1958, the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (STAT) was founded in the UK by teachers who were trained personally by F.M. Alexander. STAT’s first aim is to ensure high standards of teacher training and professional practice.

www.stat.org.uk

17. The National Institute of Medical Herbalists - for many, that first visit to a medical herbalist can be a life changing experience, a chance to experience true healthcare as it should be practised. Your medical herbalist is a genuine, caring partner in health from the cradle to the third age. Many come to appreciate the power of correctly prescribed, natural herbal medicines dispensed by ahighly trained medical professional. The website features a world search by country allowing you to search and find a herbalist near you.

www.nimh.org.uk

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