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How do I get into it?

• Health careers
  NHS careers information resource, including:
  Information about various allied health professions.
  Looks at study options for the various professions and early career progression.
  A 10 minute Q+A to help you explore your career options.
• Prospects
  Graduate careers site with information on:
  An overview of the sector and links to many detailed job profiles.
  Explore career options relating directly and indirectly to broad qualification categories, including a number relating to health professions.

Jobs and employers

National Health Service

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  Vacancies in Northern Ireland Health Service organisations.
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  For opportunities in England and Wales.
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  Opportunities in Scotland.

Other sources of vacancies

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  Vacancies accessible to members only. Student membership available.
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  Vacancies from the Association of UK Dietitians.
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  Browse by specialism and location.
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  Jobs and internships in nutrition.
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  Student healthcare placements in Africa and Asia.

Further information

General

• Health Professions Council (HPC)
  The HPC regulates 14 health professions and maintains a register of health professionals who meet their standards for training, professional skills, behaviour and health.

Acupuncture

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  Works to bridge the gap between traditional acupuncturists and the western medical community. Free student membership available.
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  Open to most UK-based health professionals who are subject to statutory regulation. Student membership available.

Dietetics

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  Provides professional development, resources and union representation to practitioners. Student membership available.

Nutrition

• British Nutrition Foundation
  Student membership offers professional development opportunities, and information and support.
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  Offers student membership, grants and a access to publication in a range of professional journals.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

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  Information on training and professional development, and access to a global practitioner network. Discounted membership for newly qualified practitioners.

Operating Department Practitioner

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  Offers professional support and advice to practitioners as part of the trade union UNISON.

Osteopathy

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  News and resources for practitioners. Penultimate and final year students of GOsC accredited courses are granted access to members-only online resources.
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  Offers a mentoring programme for osteopathy graduates to develop sports-specific skills.

Paramedic

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  Professional development, advice and support for practitioners. Student membership available.

Physiotherapy

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  Professional development, online resources and support available. Offers student and newly-qualified practitioner membership.

Podiatry

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  Professional development, advice and union representation. Student and newly qualified practitioner membership available.

Radiography

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  Advice and resources for career progression at all stages. Awards and grants also available. Reduced rate membership for students and trainees.

What is complementary medicine?

Complementary medicine is an umbrella term for a range of professions including aromatherapist, chiropractor, acupuncturist, Alexander Technique practitioner, reflexologist, naturopath and homeopath.

Most practitioners are self-employed, although a number of multi-disciplined clinics have been established. These provide reception facilities allowing practitioners to work from a number of different locations.

How do I get into it?

Prospects
A graduate careers website with information on:
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Includes detailed information on a range of career options

Further information

General

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  Offers courses in nutrition, herbal medicine, acupuncture, homeopathy and naturopathy.
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  Offers student membership and a directory of training providers.
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  Government's national voluntary register of practitioners. Includes paid and voluntary opportunities exclusive to CNHC members.
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  Various membership options and benefits, and a directory of member profiles.

Acupuncture

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  Professional body of acupuncture and oriental therapies practitioners.
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  Includes links to accredited training courses and member directories.

Alexander technique

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  Includes information on training and availability of courses.

Chiropractic

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  Information on training in the UK and the advantages of membership.
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  Information on undergraduate training and continuing professional development.
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  Includes a jobs board and information resources.

Herbal medicine

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  Includes a members only area with practitioner resources and more.

Homeopathy

• Society of Homeopaths
  Information on training to practice as a homeopath.

Hypnotherapy

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  A professional body promoting and assuring high standards in the practice of hypnotherapy.

Naturopathic

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  Information on training opportunities and a members directory.

Osteopathy

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  Information on training and registration, and news from the profession.

Reflexology

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  Information on training and registration.

How do I get into it?

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  NHS site with information about a wide range of specialist therapeutic careers.
• Prospects
  Graduate careers site with information on:
  
  Includes an overview of the sector and links to a range of detailed job profiles.

Professional bodies

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  Information on training and careers.
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  Information on training as a Psychoanalytic or Psychodynamic Psychotherapist.
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  Detailed information on training as a Psychoanalyst.

Jobs and employers

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  Upload your CV and browse vacancies.
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  Paid and voluntary opportunities in bereavement counselling.
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  Public sector opportunities and jobseeker advice.
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  Find opportunities within your local NHS trusts.
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  Jobs with the national relationship support service.

Further information

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  Membership offers professional development and networking opportunities. Student membership available.
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  Includes professional and peer support resources for trainees.
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  Support for trainees and information on membership benefits.
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  The professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in Scotland. Site includes information on training opportunities.
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  Includes information on student, trainee and practitioner membership.

How do I get into it?

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  A two-year generic training programme which forms the bridge between medical school and specialist/general practice training.
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  NHS site with information about various allied health professions.
• Prospects
  A graduate careers website with the following information:
  Detailed job profiles for careers across the sector.
  An overview of the sector.

Jobs and employers

National Health Service

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  Vacancies in Northern Ireland Health Service organisations.
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  For opportunities in England and Wales.
• Opportunities across Scotland.

Other vacancy sources

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  National and international jobs across a wide range of specialisms.
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  Opportunities outside the UK.
• The Lancet Careers
  Jobs in the UK and internationally.

Further information

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  The Academy co-ordinates the work of its Royal College members and has links to all their websites.
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  The BMA is the trade union and professional body for 170,000 doctors in the UK.
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  The GMC helps to protect patients and improve medical education and practice in the UK by setting standards for students and doctors.
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  Links to the full range of general and specialist Lancet titles.
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  A professional membership organisation and registered charity, representing surgeons in the UK and abroad.

How do I get into it?

• NHS site with information about various allied health professions.
• Information and advice on routes into the professions, how to get the most out of your training and next steps after qualification.
• Prospects
  
  Information about working in the sector, how to get into it, labour market information and more.
  Detailed information on a broad range of job options for nursing graduates.
  
  A wide range of detailed job profiles.

Jobs and employers

National Health Service

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  Vacancies in Northern Ireland Health Service organisations.
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  For opportunities in England and Wales.

Other vacancy sources

• Greathealthcare.co.uk
  Includes opportunities in the private sector.
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  Vacancies in theatre, ward and outpatients.=
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  Browse vacancies and post your CV.
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  Permanent and temp/locum vacancies nationwide and across all disciplines.
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  Browse current vacancies and add your CV to their searchable database.

Further information

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  Provides strategic leadership for public health, the NHS and social care in England.
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  News and views from across the sector.
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  Sector news, case studies and job vacancies.

NHS sites

• Resources and news targeted at student nurses.
• Containing news and analysis, practitioner support resources and more.

How do I get into it?

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  Information on routes into the industry from the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry.
• NHS site with information about various allied health professions.
• Prospects
  A graduate careers website with information on:
  Detailed job profiles for a range of roles in the industry.
  An overview of the industry.
  What can I do with my degree?
  
• Information and support for newly qualified pharmacists and other professionals.

Jobs and employers

National Health Service

• HSCRecruit.com
  Vacancies in Northern Ireland Health Service organisations.
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  For opportunities in England and Wales.

Other vacancy sources

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  Medical sales and marketing reps recruitment within the UK.
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  Vacancies in pharmacy specialisms nationwide.
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  Jobs in medical sales.
• PharmiWeb.com 
  Vacancies worldwide..
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  The official journal of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain. Includes a jobs section.
• ProClinical
  Recruitment consultancy for the pharmaceutical industry. 

Further information

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  The UK industry's trade association. Includes news and professional development resources.
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  Represents pharmacy students and pre-registration trainees.
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  News, education and tools for the pharmacist community.

How do I get into it?

• Prospects
  
  Includes links to a wide range of detailed job profiles relating to psychology.
  Sector Guides
  The following sector guides may be of interest in relation to the job profiles above.
  
  
  
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  Covers traditional and emerging career options in Psychology, job seeking and applications.

Jobs and employers

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  Opportunities in the social care sector.
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  Provides an insight into the different types of work available in the service and links to current vacancies.
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  Vacancies from the British Psychological Society.
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  Public and charity sector opportunities.
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  Opportunities in the National Health Service.

Further information

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  Professional community promoting current thinking in business and psychology. Offers membership to graduate practitioners and students.
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  The trade union and professional association for Educational Psychologists in the United Kingdom. Offers trainee membership to students undertaking postgraduate study.
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  Offers student membership, bi-annual networking events and a database of placement opportunities.
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  Information about the BPC Trainees Association, networking events and peer-to-peer advice.

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  Includes sector news, advice on career progression, and student and graduate membership options.
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  Manages the application process for the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at UK universities. Offers advice on applying for and funding your studies.
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  A forum for European cooperation in academic training, psychology practice and research.
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  News from the NHS and the wider healthcare sector.

How do I get into it?

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  Information on careers in clinical science including biomedical.
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  Information on study options and resources to help you plan your career.
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  NHS site with information about various allied health professions.
  A 10 minute Q+A to help you explore your career options.
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  Careers in health physics
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  Resources to help you to decide whether biomedical science is a suitable career option.

• Prospects
  Graduate careers site with information on:
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  Detailed profiles of a variety of roles in the industries.
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  An overview of each sector.
  Information on career options with a range of related subjects including biomedical science and biology.
• Information on graduate careers in science and research.

Jobs and employers

National Health Service

• HSCRecruit.com
  Vacancies in Northern Ireland Health Service organisations.
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  For opportunities in England and Wales.

Other vacancy sources

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  12 month and shorter industrial placement opportunities.
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  Jobs in research, science, academic and related professions, includes a 'health and medical' section.
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  Lists over 900 companies offering products and services for scientists. Excellent source of contacts for speculative applications.
• Permanent, temporary and contract positions.
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  Jobs in biotechnology, medical devices, clinical research, agro, food, cosmetics, chemicals, FMCG and healthcare.
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  Graduate schemes and graduate/postgraduate level biology, chemistry and physics jobs.

Further information

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  Professional and trade union support for practitioners at all stages of their careers.
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  Promotes excellence in research, scholarship and clinical practice in immunology. Online resources and membership available.
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  Government department responsible for policy making and funding of healthcare.
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  IBMS affiliates with university student societies nationwide.
• Highlights issues in the industry and supports professional development. Student membership available.
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  For life science professionals who wish to network, communicate, share ideas and connect with others.

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  Promotes research careers through funding and professional support.
• Graduate and postgraduate membership available.
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  UK's professional body for chemical scientists. Undergraduate and postgraduate membership available.
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  Advises government and influences policy. Student membership available.
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  WHO works alongside government agencies in over 150 countries.

Advice from employers 

took time out from the 2018 Careers Fair to talk about their graduate scheme opportunities, what they look for from jobseekers, and how to make your applications stand out from the crowd. 

Graduate stories

Satyanarayana
MSc Pharmacology (2012)

Satyanarayana (Satya) graduated from the 爱豆传媒 in 2012 with an MSc in Pharmacology but after a few months seeking work he decided he needed extra support.

In September 2012  he took part in a three day course called Transform Your Life which is run by the Careers Service  in partnership with the Counselling and Well-being service. Over 3 days this course helps students and graduates improve their CV writing, job interview techniques but above all gives them a platform of confidence and enthusiasm to help them succeed in getting work.

Soon after completing this course Satya was successful in getting a Scientific Officer position at the Institute of Cancer Research.

"My degree was a necessary requirement but I needed to show other skills in my application. Above all the communication and presentation skills I learnt at university and during the Transform Your Life course helped me succeed in the interview."

For Satya confidence is also important. "My advice to students is to show how BIG you are". Developing self confidence and conveying this are big factors in the Transform Your Life course and these transferable skills combined with his degree have helped Satya  realise his ambitions

How do I get into it?

Therapy specialists work with groups or individuals to bring about positive changes in their lives, regarding personal, emotional, cognitive, physical and social integration issues.

Practitioners are employed by a range of private, statutory and voluntary sector organisations.

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  The British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) lists approved postgraduate courses.
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  Information on careers in nutritional therapy.
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  Information from the Professional Association for Dance Movement Psychotherapy in the United Kingdom.
• Prospects
  A graduate careers website with information on:
  
  Includes a broad range of detailed job profiles relating to therapeutic career options.
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  Includes advice on working in the profession inside and outside the UK.
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  Thrive offers a variety of training and education opportunities, ranging from one-day courses to higher education opportunities.

Jobs and employers

Therapy specialists are employed by a range of private, statutory and voluntary sector organisations including: the NHS, Social Services, the prison service, educational establishments, community centres and charities.

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  Includes a directory of practitioners.
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  Search for home-based or workplace opportunities.
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  Search jobs across the UK.
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  Paid and voluntary opportunities in therapeutic horticulture.

Further information

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  Promotes the use of dance movement therapies in the UK. Offers training and other professional development opportunities. Student registration available.
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  Provides support and information for independent practitioners in the UK. Postgraduate membership available.
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  Includes information, professional support and training opportunities. Student and trainee membership available.
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  News, events, webinars and professional resources. Student membership available.
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  Professional organisation for art therapists in the United Kingdom. Offers networking opportunities and professional development to members.

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  The HPC is responsible for the regulation of a range of therapeutic practices. Student registration available.
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  Membership gives access to networks of students and new graduate practitioners.
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  Resources and support for practitioners, also news and campaign information. Student membership available.
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  National horticultural charity that enables disadvantaged, disabled and older people to participate fully in the social and economic life of the community.
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  Offers online resources and a programme of events and professional networking opportunities.