Links to websites of Medical Associations
www.bimm.org.uk  The British Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine promotes education and research in the science and art of musculoskeletal medicine for the ultimate benefit of the public. It disseminates knowledge about musculoskeletal medicine among the medical profession and stimulates and encourages clinical research.
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www.lmca.org.uk  National Voices is the new umbrella organisation established by and for the voluntary sector. It brings together all national voluntary organisations representing users of health and social care to give them a stronger voice in policy-making.
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www.csp.org.uk  The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy is the professional, educational and trade union body for the UK's 40,000 chartered physiotherapists, physiotherapy students and assistants. It aims to support its members and help them to provide the highest standards of patient care. |
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www.medical-acupuncture.co.uk  The British Medical Acupuncture Society is a nationwide group of family doctors and hospital specialists who practise acupuncture alongside more conventional techniques. As the governing body, they accredit other yoga teacher training organisations
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www.rcn.org.uk  The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) represents nurses and nursing, promotes excellence in practice and shapes health policies. |
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www.bcma.co.uk  Website of the British Complementary Medicine Association which supports and protects the integrity of its therapists, ensures the protection and well-being of their clients, and the high quality standards with which Complementary Medicine is delivered to the public.
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www.bwy.org.uk  The British Wheel of Yoga is a registered charity and is the largest yoga organisation in the country, running for 40 years. As the Governing Body, they accredit other yoga teacher training organisations
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www.stat.org.uk  Website of The Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique. STAT’s first aim is to ensure the highest standards of teacher training and professional practice.
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www.gcc-uk.org  The General Chiropractic Council (GCC) is a UK-wide statutory body with regulatory powers, established by the Chiropractors Act 1994.
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www.osteopathy.org.uk  The General Osteopathic Council is charged under the 1993 Osteopaths Act: 'to provide the regulation of the profession of osteopathy, including making provision as to the registration of osteopaths and as to their professional education and conduct; to make provision in connection with the development and promotion of the profession; and for connected purposes.'
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www.spinesurgeons.ac.uk  The object of the British Association of Spine Surgeons shall be to promote the study of spinal disorders with particular attention to the surgical treatment of spinal disease and disorders.
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