We have been busy during lockdown planning new courses and while we know what interests we have; what would you like to see offered through the school? If you are new to Complementary Therapy what has led you to our website? Would you like to know how to incorporate reflexology into your own daily life or perhaps study towards a new career? Has lockdown seen you become more aware of what you eat and how you cook? Or would you just like to learn a new skill? Qualified in Complementary Therapy and looking to take your skills to the next level, refresh or add something new to your portfolio? Get in contact and let us know, we would love to hear from you Email hdft.natural.healthschool@nhs.net Facebook @naturalhealthschool Twitter @NatHealthSchool  

During these dark and uncertain days, we hope you have found time to contemplate on some of the good things in life, and that this has helped you through the recent challenges of course for some, this is not so easy, so we would like to invite you to share some of your positive thoughts and reflections to help bring a little light to those who are struggling. It is very simple and should only take you a minute or two. In a short sentence tell us; 1 thing you have learned from this global crisis 1 thing you are thankful for today 1 thing you wish to change about your life going forward from this time Please do share and join in it doesn’t need to be complicated, just your own reflections to bring light to others who may be struggling to see the good! Each week one persons ‘wisdom’ will be chosen to feature on the website and SM so please do add a statement to the bottom giving us permission to share your name, or to share anonymously if you prefer. Email us at hif.natural.healthschool@nhs.net or connect with us on social media Twitter @NatHealthSchool Facebook @naturalhealthschool  

For your chance to win a £100 voucher for use at the HDFT NHS Natural Health School, answer this question set by Ann Whiteford, one of our wonderful tutors – What is the foramen magnum? Email your answer to hdft.Natural.Healthschool@nhs.net or enter via facebook @naturalhealthschool or twitter @NatHealthSchool One entry per person. Closing date April 30th 2020 23.59. Please see terms and conditions for entry on the website. New question and another chance to win a £100 voucher every week.

Terms and conditions This draw is offered by HDFT NHS Natural Health School, Sir Robert Ogden Macmillan Centre, Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, 1 Willaston Crescent, Harrogate, HG2 7SX. The competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom aged 18 years or over except employees of HDFT NHS Natural Health School and their close relatives and anyone otherwise connected with the organisation or judging of the competition. There is no entry fee and no purchase necessary to enter this competition. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions. Route to entry for the competition and details of how to enter are via Twitter @NatHealthschool, Facebook @naturalhealthschool or hfdt.Natural.Healthschool@nhs.net Only one entry will be accepted. Multiple entries from the same person will be disqualified. Closing date and time for entry will be clearly advertised with each quiz question. After this date no further entries to the current competition question will be permitted. No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason. The rules of the competition and how to enter are as follows: To enter via Twitter please comment on the current question with your answer. To enter via Facebook please comment on the current question with your answer. To enter via email please email your answer to the current question to hdft.Natural.Healthschool@nhs.net The promoter reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition and these terms and conditions without notice in the event of a catastrophe, war, civil or military disturbance, act of God or any actual or anticipated breach of any applicable law or regulation or any other event outside of the promoter’s control. Any changes to the competition will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the promoter. The prize is as follows: £100 voucher to spend on workshops, training or other activities at HDFT NHS Natural Health School, Harrogate The prize is as stated and no cash or other alternatives will be offered. The prizes are not transferable. Selected classes and workshops are subject to availability Exclusions apply and vouchers cannot be used for courses offered by third parties of HDFT NHS Natural Health School Winners will be chosen at random by HDFT NHS Natural Health School Staff using allocated number system, from all entries received and verified by Promoter. The winner will be notified by Direct Message on Twitter/Facebook or email depending on route of entry. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 14 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize. The prize will be emailed as a PDF voucher. The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions. The competition and these terms and conditions and any claim, dispute or matter (whether contractual or non-contractual) will be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any claim, dispute or matter arising under or in connection with this competition and its terms or its enforceability or the legal relationship established by this competition and its terms (including non-contractual disputes or claims). The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material, as well as their entry. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current applicable UK data protection legislation relating to the use of personal data and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent. Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Network. You are providing your information to HDFT NHS Natural Health School and not to any other party. HDFT NHS Natural Health School shall have the right, at its sole discretion and at any time, to change or modify these terms and conditions, such change shall be effective immediately upon posting to this webpage. HDFT NHS Natural Health School also reserves the right to cancel the competition if circumstances arise outside of its control.

We are delighted to announce that our second cohort of ITEC level 3 Diploma students have all qualified with fantastic results; 2 Distinctions and 7 Merits. Many congratulations to you all.

Click on the links below for advice and information issued by UK voluntary regulators for complementary therapy in the UK https://www.cnhc.org.uk/covid-19-coronavirus-advice-cnhc-registrants https://www.fht.org.uk/news-item/fht-statement-on-coronavirus-covid-19

Tao (Pronounced Dow Yin Tow,) is a unique blend of Chinese acupressure and western massage techniques. It is an advanced energy massage of the shoulders, neck, ears, face, scalp and face. It is one of the therapies offered on our cancer unit, it works predominately to release stress and tension in these areas, it is helpful in relieving neck and shoulder pain, inducing deep relaxation and relieving problems such as headaches, sinus problems, poor sleep……. The course is open to practitioners who are qualified in anatomy and pathology and a body therapy, this includes those whose only therapy is reflexology. It is an FHT accredited short course. Course programme The five-day course is a combination of theory and practical. No special equipment is required. Substantial hand outs and work book will be provided. Case histories need to be submitted on completion of the course before certificates can be awarded. History of Daoyin Tao Uses and benefits Safety, precautions and contraindications Theory of yin and yang Chinese face reading in health terms Learning acupoints in the contact area and their uses How five elements may support treatment planning Practical work Course dates: New dates for 2020 Saturday March 21st and Sunday March 22nd 2020. Saturday April 18th, Sunday April 19th and Monday April 20th 2020. Course Fee: £480 https://nhsnaturalhealthschool.co.uk/courses-2-2-3/#1521899330537-1fc0f259-4a2c