Faculty of Homeopathy

Faculty of Homeopathy

by | Jan 11, 2021 | Centre for Integrative Care

FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE Founded in 1844 and incorporated by Parliament in 1950 the Faculty of Homeopathy supports registered medical professionals with their homeopathic practice. They are the only homeopathic organisation to be recognised by professional bodies such as the General Medical Council (GMC).  They have nine course providers, including four overseas.For more information on the Faculty use the click here above.  
Launch of the MEP Interest Group on Integrative Medicine and Health

Launch of the MEP Interest Group on Integrative Medicine and Health

by | Dec 7, 2020 | Research and Development

Need more information on EuroCAM click here Today we seen the launch of the European Interest group on integrative care and health.The newly established Interest Group on Integrative Medicine & Health continues the work of the former MEP Interest Group on CAM. This group brings together MEPs who work collectively to promote the inclusion of CAM as part of Integrative Medicine & Health in all possible European Parliament public health policy. It is lovely to see this progress in European countries.  The Friends are a member of this group and we look forward to following and being involved with the work of this European group.  For more information and to view the presentations from the launch, clinic here     
Helping Ease Anxiety and Depression after Stroke – Glasgow Caledonian University Research

Helping Ease Anxiety and Depression after Stroke – Glasgow Caledonian University Research

by | Oct 28, 2020 | Research and Development

 

   

Helping Ease Anxiety and Depression following Stroke:

HEADS: UP Online course

Glasgow Caledonian University are looking for individuals who might like to take part in their research. You are invited to take part in research about anxiety and depression after stroke. The research is being carried out by Glasgow Caledonian University. What is the research about? Mindfulness is a self-management course that teaches people how to cope with anxiety and depression. Skills taught during the course include meditation and mindfulness breathing. These skills are practiced at home. Many people find Mindfulness helpful, but often they do not complete the course, or they find it difficult to practice at home. We worked with stroke survivors and family members to make changes to the Mindfulness course to make easier for people affected by stroke to follow. The new course is called HEADS: UP. HEADS: UP stands for Helping Ease Anxiety and Depression following Stroke. Now we are doing research to find out if HEADS: UP can help people affected by stroke to learn how to be mindful. If you have been affected by stroke, or you may be a family member or friend of someone who has had a stroke and you have been thinking about taking part in the research, then please consider this research.  HEADS: UP Online is an online course. Each weekly session lasts for 2½ hours. This includes a 30-minute comfort break when you can ‘go offline’ or socialise with other people taking part. If you are interested in taking part in the research, and/or would like to find out more about the research, please contact the team: Dr Maggie Lawrence, Professor of Stroke Prevention, Lead Researcher Dr Bridget Davis, Project Manager Ms Naomi Clark, Researcher Email: [email protected] Phone: 0141 331 3421
Health and wellbeing as fundamental as GDP – National Performance Framework

Health and wellbeing as fundamental as GDP – National Performance Framework

by | Sep 16, 2020 | Scottish Government

As you know, 'The Friends' are politically and religiously neutral.  We don't have any affiliation to political or religious groups. However, as we move and get ready for the Scottish Elections in May 2021, how do you think the Scottish Government has performed. Have a read at the National Performance Framework (click here) where the Scottish Government has stated that Health and well-being is as fundamental as GDP. What do you think? Has the Government delivered on what is important to you?  How can we work to influence the political agenda to ensure that the Centre for Integrative Care is here for us in the future and for the next generations.  Let us know what is important to you.