News & Events

New member offer
Throughout this year the IFPA is offering new a discount voucher of 15% to be used to purchase essential oils and products from a number of ATC registered companies. You can choose one company and place your order. The offer is valid until the end of March next year for a single use. If you are not already a member and are just wondering whether to join here is one very good reason! And that's apart from all the other benefits you get from belonging to the IFPA. Please take a look at the Becoming a Member page to see what it could mean to you. If you want to take advantage of this offer you can access an application form from the Becoming a Member page and once your paperwork is processed you will be sent the voucher. If you know anyone who is thinking about joining IFPA please let them know about this offer and tell them to check the website. Spread the word!!

Macmillan Cancer Centre

The UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre will open in April 2012. This brand new, purpose-built facility will redefine cancer care by putting the needs of patients at the centre of everything we do. Highly specialist staff and trained volunteers will provide care from cancer-specific zones, ensuring that patients have immediate access to the very best treatment, support and advice for their particular type of cancer. 
Volunteers will be a key part of the team of staff and healthcare professionals, helping to ensure that each patient, their carers and loved ones receives the very best treatment, information, care and support. Roles range from greeting visitors when they first arrive and guiding them round to providing information and support or complementary therapies. More information can be found on our website or by contacting us on the details below:
http://www.uclh.nhs.uk/OurServices/OurHospitals/CC/Pages/VolunteersCancerCentre.aspx
I have attached a role description for the complementary therapy position that we are hoping to fill. This opportunity could be especially attractive to those qualified professionals that are looking to start practising in a clinical environment or as part of career / personal development.
If you want to be part of this groundbreaking service or have any questions get in touch at cancer.centre@ulch.nhs.uk or call Naomi Neiland on 0203 4477360.


IFPA Clinical Guidelines for Safe Practice

The recent work on clinical guidelines in Pregnancy are now available to download from the website. The cancer guidelines have been well recieved by members and are now also free to download. Council support the importance of safety in practice and the guidelines are to be a continued work for council. We recognise the wealth of expertise within the membership and have decided to invite members to contribute this expertise to share with others. Working with babies and young children is often a client group some therapists have little or no experience since qualifying and the IFPA would welcome practitioners who have experience and knowledge to contribute to compliling a set of guidelines. If you feel you would be interested please contact and send your CV and any relevant information to IFPA CPD Chair, Penny Price who is co-ordinating this activity by the 1st December, either by e-mail or post. Penny will put together a working group in the new year and work will be co-ordinated via e-mail as much as possible.

For Immediate Release

Just released in the UK and USA, an exciting new book on how to use essential oils to support animals in mind, body, and spirit. Essential Oils for Animals: your complete guide to using aromatheraoy for natural animal health and management offers a simple, effective way to support your animals' well-being naturally. The book in an invaluble tool for any animal owner or veterinarian who prefers an holistic approach to animal health. For more information about the book go to www.essentialanimals.com/book

Changes in Herbal Legislation and the Impact on Aromatherapy

Recent changes have created some confusion about the future uses of essential oils. Viv Hinks outlines recent changes to herbal medicine legislation and asses their impact on aromatherapy practice. Click here to read Viv's article.

Save Natural Health
Take a look at the link below. This does not affect aromatherapy (yet) but may do in the future. http://savenaturalhealth.eu

Its YOUR association and YOUR voice matters!
The IFPA is currently seeking new Trustees to serve on its governing Council.
Are you an enthusiatic aromatherapist who would like to influence how your association is run? If so, the IFPA would like to hear from you. To serve as a Trustee you need to a have a strong commitment to the aims and objectives of the Federation. You will recieve training to help you carry out your Trustee responsibilites and you will be part of a friendly Council team. You will also have the support of our experienced administrative staff. To find out more about the role of an IFPA Trustee please contact the IFPA Secretary or the IFPA office. We look forward to hearing from you.

Journal Contributions
If you are thinking about sending in a short piece for publication in In Essence (up to 500 words) you'll be interested to know that a small fee is paid for contributions. An example might be a blend for our seasonal blends column. See Autumn 2010 issue (page 21)


Events

May 2012

3rd College of Medicine Annual Conference. International speakers explore ways to retain good health and respond to challanges of old age. Details: www.collegeofmedicine.eu

12th-13th Robert Tisserand Weekend Seminar, Aromatherapy Research and Synergy of Essential Oil Constituents, Imperial College, London. Visit www.PureAromatherapy.com

13th-15th International Conference on Integrative Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel. Visit www.mediconvention.com

The Gateway2wellbeing Exhibition Sunday 20th May 2012 Details: www.gateway2wellbeing.co.uk

June 2012

16th IFPA AGM, Meeting Centre, Marchant Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 0LQ

August 2012

31st-2nd 1st International Congress of Aromatherapy, Kyoto, Japan. Details: www.ica2012.jp/english/greeting.html

September 2012
7th-10th Botanica 2012 Press Release, International Conference of clinical aromatherapy and plant theraputics

October 2012

6th IFPA Annual Conference & Trade Show, Hilton Hotel, Watford. For further details please visit the conference page on this website.

20th-21st Camexpo, London. Details: www.camexpo.co.uk
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