Help save NHS homeopathy
Petition the prime minister
As part of ongoing campaigning to defend both the Royal London Homeopathic Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital from current threats, e-petitions have been set up on the 10 Downing Street website. Add your name by following the links below, and please send on to as many people as you can:
Royal London Homeopathic Hospital: http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/SavetheRLHH
Tunbridge Wells Homeopathic Hospital: http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/homeopathic
Petition parliament
Rudi Vis MP has tabled an Early Day Motion in support of the homeopathic hospitals (below). You can help by contacting your MP to ask him/her to sign EDM 1240 (most MPs now have email addresses - go to: www.parliament.uk/directories/directories.cfm to find your MP and how to contact him/her).
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EDM 1240
NHS HOMEOPATHIC HOSPITALS
28.03.2007
Vis, Rudi MP
That this House welcomes the positive contribution made to the health of the nation by the NHS homeopathic hospitals; notes that some six million people use complementary treatments each year; believes that complementary medicine has the potential to offer clinically-effective and cost-effective solutions to common health problems faced by NHS patients, including chronic difficult to treat conditions such as musculoskeletal and other chronic pain, eczema, depression, anxiety and insomnia, allergy, chronic fatigue and irritable bowel syndrome; expresses concern that NHS cuts are threatening the future of these hospitals; and calls on the Government actively to support these valuable national assets.
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Members of the Government or the opposition front benches will not usually sign EDMs. However, we do need strong cross party support and at least 200 MPs' signatures to have influence.
For further information, request a copy of our NHS campaign pack by emailing info@trusthomeopathy.org.
Latest news from Tunbridge Wells
West Kent Primary Care Trust have now launched a public consultation to determine whether or not the PCT should continue to fund homeopathy. Public meetings are due to commence shortly; if you live in the West Kent PCT area (Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Maidstone & Weald - see map) and feel that homeopathy should continue to be provided within the NHS, please consider attending at one of the locations below:
Tuesday 8 May: 1.45-4.45pm, Maidstone
Friday 11 May: 1.45-4.45pm, Gravesham Community Hospital
Wednesday 16 May: 1.45-4.45pm, The Camden Centre, Market Square, Tunbridge Wells
Wednesday 16 May: 6-9pm, The Camden Centre, Market Square, Tunbridge Wells
Monday 21 May: 6-9pm, The Camden Centre, Market Square, Tunbridge Wells
You can request documents for the meetings from the PCT - email jonathan.barnes@swkentpct.nhs.uk. We will also be issuing a document setting out the arguments in favour of homeopathy in the NHS - please email me for further details. Alternatively, write to the PCT with your views before 2 July: West Kent Primary Care Trust, Wharf House, Medway Wharf Road, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1RE.
Good results for homeopathy in pets
A pilot study undertaken by eight vets found that 79% of animals treated with homeopathy over a six-month period showed an improvement in their condition, according to their owners*. A total of 767 animals were assessed, with particularly good results for arthritis and epilepsy in dogs and hyperthyroidism in cats. Co-author Dr Robert Mathie commented: "Although research has shown that homeopathy can be effective in treating mastitis in cows, there has been little investigation into the use or effectiveness of homeopathy in companion animals. Homeopathic vets and pet owners frequently report successful results from the therapy, and further good quality research is required. This pilot is the first step towards the identification of suitable future research projects."
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* Mathie RT, Hansen L, Elliott MF, Hoare J. Outcomes from homeopathic prescribing in veterinary practice: a prospective, research-targeted, pilot study. Homeopathy 2007; 96: 27-34.
| Belladonna for feverish illnesses
 Atropa Belladonna, more commonly known as Deadly Nightshade, belongs to the Solanaceae family and as its common name suggests, is rather more toxic than its relatives, the potato and the tomato! The homeopathic medicine made from the plant was first used to treat scarlet fever in the 19th century. It is used effectively nowadays to treat acute illnesses where there is a sudden, violent onset. There may be a high fever, dilated pupils, or flushing due to increased blood circulation – commonly indicated conditions include influenza, teething in babies, acne rosacea and sunstroke. Download article on Belladonna
Homeopathy for allergies
More people than ever seem to be suffering from auto-immune diseases these days, including allergies. In allergy sufferers, certain antibodies have an excessive reaction to an allergen, such as dust mites for example, and begin to produce large quantities of histamine when they bind to those particular allergens, resulting in distressing and sometimes dangerous symptoms. Hay fever, rhinitis, coeliac disease, conjunctivitis, eczema, urticaria and some forms of asthma are all allergies. There is positive, clinical evidence to show that homeopathy can help in many of these conditions.
In treating any allergy, a consultation with a homeopathic doctor is always recommended to ensure that the homeopathic medicine is tailored to you personally.
Find a homeopathic doctor
Allergies in general
Hay fever and rhinitis
Eczema
Asthma
Bye for now
I hope you have found this issue useful. Let me know if there is any particular subject you would like to see covered in future issues – please email me with your ideas. I look forward to hearing from you.
Best wishes,
Sarah
Sarah Buckingham
sbuckingham@trusthomeopathy.org
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Vacancy
Ainsworths Centre and Pharmacy are looking for a general manager who will have overall responsibility for overseeing the smooth day-to-day running and marketing/promotion of Ainsworths. This person will have at least an interest in complementary medicine, ideally with general knowledge of homeopathy and excellent communication and 'people' skills. A background in marketing and/or PR is essential.
Please contact Carole Gregory Pinkus: 01707 876090 carole@ainsworths.com or Sylvia Marsden: 020 7935 5330 centre@ainsworths.com
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Variety of healthcare professionals practice homeopathy
Did you know that alongside doctors, a whole range of other healthcare professionals incorporate homeopathy into their daily practice? A number of dentists, midwives, nurses, pharmacists, podiatrists, vets and others use homeopathy within the bounds of their profession. The Faculty of Homeopathy, the professional body for healthcare professionals practising homeopathy, has an international membership, with practitioners both in the UK and overseas.
Ring us on 0870 444 3950 to get a copy of the practitioner directory or go to our website to find a practitioner.
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Join us! Become a Friend of the BHA
The British Homeopathic Association is the largest homeopathic charity in the UK. We believe that the benefits of homeopathy should be available to everyone – people and animals. If homeopathy has helped you, why not join us today? The BHA will continue to:
- Explain to people what homeopathy is and how it can help them
- Persuade government, decision-makers and the medical profession of the benefits of homeopathy
- Ensure that people can get access to homeopathy through the NHS
- Train healthcare professionals such as doctors and nurses in homeopathy
- Carry out important research to prove that homeopathy works
If you join us as a Friend you will receive four issues per year of our magazine Health & Homeopathy, as well as invitations to BHA events, access to local homeopathic groups and information about the BHA direct mail book service. Most importantly, you will be helping the BHA to achieve its aims.
Just click here to fill in a form on our website. Alternatively, give us a ring on 0870 444 3950 to sign up. Thank you for your support.
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