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25th February 2008
Consultation commences today on regulation of homeopaths.
The Society of Homeopaths resolves to divest regulatory framework from its membership organisation to create the UK’s first independent single register and regulatory body for homeopaths
The Society of Homeopaths, Britain’s largest professional association of homeopaths, today announced that it has begun a wide-ranging consultation as it prepares to launch the UK’s first independent single register and regulatory body for homeopaths. Following a recent meeting with the Department of Health, the Board of the 30 year old Society resolved to divest its self-regulation and governance arm from its membership and continuing professional development functions in order to create a first-class regulatory body, which will govern the professional practice of an expanding number of homeopathy practitioners.
The first UK organisation to regulate professional homeopaths, The Society has taken a leadership role in self regulation for 30 years. It was the first to form a register of members, with professional standards, a Code of Ethics & Practice with Fitness to Practise procedures and separate processes for Investigation & Adjudication, educational standards, professional staff and access to insurance for registered members. Following the reorganisation, the membership arm of The Society will continue to lead the on-going development and representation of both the profession and its practitioners.
Commenting on the Board’s resolution and the consultation process, Chair designate, Jayne Thomas said: “Today marks an important watershed in our profession. The consultation is to be widespread. We are seeking the views of patients, other homeopaths, the many colleges and universities that train the professionals, other organisations in the homeopathy field and of course politicians from all parties. Our purpose is to ensure that in moving towards one independent registering and regulatory body, we address all the issues and opportunities that our peers and our colleagues can identify”.
She continued: “The resolution approved by the Board became viable after our consultation with the Department of Health and we are convinced that this big step forward will benefit patients, their families and the profession as a whole”.
Society of Homeopaths CEO Paula Ross agreed and commented: “Our track record speaks for itself. There is no other organisation that can demonstrate the continuous commitment to professionalism that we have shown over the last 30 years. One single, independent register and regulatory body is the next natural step and we are uniquely placed to take our role as leaders in achieving this for the benefit of professional good practice across the UK”.
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