Society of Homeopaths (SOH)

Overview:

Profession(s): Homeopathy
Member Type(s): Professional Practitioners
Scope: National - United Kingdom
Formed: 1978
Members: 2,300
Registration No.: 1392004
Address: 11 Brookfield, Duncan Close, Moulton Park, Northampton, NN3 6WL, UK
Phone: 0845 450 6611
Fax: 0845 450 6622
Email: info@homeopathy-soh.org
Website: www.homeopathy-soh.org

Description:

The Society of Homeopaths is the largest organisation registering homeopaths in the UK. The Society was founded in 1978 to forward the development of the profession. Its aim is high quality homeopathic health care for all.

Mission/Aims:

The Society fulfills its aims by:

Developing and maintaining high standards for the practice of homeopathy

Developing and maintaining for public use a Register of homeopaths who practise to the standards required by the Society, and abide by the Society's Code of Ethics and Practice

Protecting the public's freedom to have homeopathic treatment now and in the future

Promoting public awareness of homeopathy and encourage its responsible use in the home

Promoting and supporting the establishment of education and training in homeopathy

Principal Activities:

Communications & Marketing
Education
Membership, Registration & CPD
Professional Conduct
Research

Member Benefits:

National office and departmental staff are available to answer queries from members and from the public. They provide management and administrative support for Society activities and are the first port of call for enquiries.

Support and services include:

The Homeopath, the Society's quarterly Journal, contributes to current homeopathic knowledge and development, in the UK and internationally.

A quarterly Newsletter provides a forum for lively debate and information about issues for practitioners and students.

A series of information leaflets for practitioners and patients

The Society electronic intranet FirstClass Mail offers the opportunity for members to share news, ideas, difficult cases etc

Education - The Education Steering group, comprising staff, Board members, course provider and student representatives makes policy and monitors the process of course provider recognition

Public Relations - The Society has a high PR profile, supported by an active Communications team

Support liaison for students through termly meetings with student representatives at recognised colleges, and a published list of homeopaths available as supervisors

Local groups, holding informal meetings to provide practitioner support and encourage students

An annual Autumn conference where guest speakers from around the world and members share their experience and ideas, an annual Spring Conference and AGM, and specialist seminars throughout the year

Establishment of and leading involvement in Homeopathy Awareness Week and the development of materials and contacts for these events

A Registration Programme, engaging in the creation of a Continuing Professional Development portfolio of reflective work, a helpful way of developing as mature and professional practitioners

A regional structure to enable all members to partake in the development of homeopathy and the profession

The Pharmacy group monitors legislation affecting the availability of homeopathic medicines and makes representations to government. It is regularly consulted by the Medicines Control Agency

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Registration with The Society of Homeopaths.

The Society offers a system of registration designed to provide support through continuing professional development (CPD). We offer a combination of CPD mentoring and one-day workshops in the first three years during the registration process. Registered Members of the Society of Homeopaths carry the qualification RSHom.

Verification Criteria:

Registered Members are issued with a certificate of registration and may use the initials RSHom denoting that they are ‘Registered with the Society of Homeopaths’. Some members will use the initials FSHom. This denotes a Fellowship of the Society of Homeopaths, awarded to Registered members for their contribution to homeopathy or the work of the Society.

All Registered members of the Society appear in the Society professional register and may be located on the ‘Find a Homeopath’ section of the website.

Additional Information:

All registered members of the Society of Homeopaths:

Have satisfied the Society’s educational and professional
requirements.

Practise in accordance with the Society’s Code of Ethics and Practice and Core Criteria for Homeopathic Practice and National Occupational Standards for Homeopathy.

Have full professional and indemnity insurance.

Are responsible for continuing their personal and professional
development.