The homeopathic approach aims to support a patient’s overall well-being as well as considering their pathology, rather than just tackling the disease. As is the case with a number of other serious conditions such as cancer and malaria, there may be a complementary role for homeopathy to help patients with HIV/AIDS with aspects of symptom control that can lead to better quality of life and enhanced well-being.

The Faculty of Homeopathy does not support the approach of and claims made by Peter Chappell for the use of “PC” remedies. It should be noted that these are not homeopathic remedies.

However, the Faculty does uphold the principle of scientific enquiry and debate and would welcome properly designed clinical research looking at the potential role for homeopathy to help people with HIV/AIDS.

Members of the Faculty of Homeopathy are statutorily regulated health professionals who integrate homeopathy into their practice. They have conventional medical qualifications and additional postgraduate training in homeopathy. They are required to have current registration with their statutory body – in the case of doctors, with the GMC – and to undergo the same revalidation processes as their medical colleagues. They are able to prescribe both conventional and homeopathic medicine in the best interests - and with the full, informed consent - of their patients.