Have your say on complementary therapy regulation

They are acpuncture, herbal medicine, traditional Chinese medicine and other traditional medicine systems practised in the UK.

The Department of Health says:

'This consultation seeks respondents’ views on whether, and if so how, to regulate acupuncturists, herbal medicine practitioners and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practitioners.  It focuses on the purpose of regulation – public protection - explains the difference between professional regulation (whether statutory or voluntary) and system regulation.'

If you have a professional view on this subject, follow the link above to read the documentation and add your thoughts.  It is a fairly complex process, but an invaluable opportunity to speak to and influence government on this subject.

FIH supports the statutory regulation of these therapies. We believe regulation is essential to safeguard the public from poorly trained incompetent practitioners. The FIH urges all those in favour of statutory regulation to submit a response to the consultation. If you would like further information or clarification feel free to contact us at contactus@fih.org.uk