About The Health and Wellbeing Trust
Within the Health and Wellbeing Trust charity is the British College of Integrative Medicine (BCIM), which is the educational body providing courses and credits for those wishing to study integrative healthcare.
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Meet our teachers through their Introductory talks
Take their 10 hour Discovery modules giving 10 hours' CPD credits
Engage in their Training courses, online or in person
Experience their therapy or self-help approach in person
Background of the British College of Integrative Medicine (BCIM)
BCIM was founded in 2007 in order to establish professional education in Integrative Medicine for healthcare professionals. Initially the College ran a Diploma in the Study of Integrative Medicine in academic collaboration with Professor Karol Sikora and Buckingham University. The first graduates were presented to HRH the Prince of Wales in 2012. BCIM is currently focusing on providing courses and training designed to meet the Continuing Professional Development needs of healthcare professionals.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Credits
Through the learning that you do within our teachers’ Discovery and Training courses, quite simply one hour of study equals one CPD credit from the British College of Integrative Medicine (BCIM). You will receive certificates for credits as you complete your courses to add to your professional portfolio. These courses and credits are aimed at all healthcare professionals as well as members of the public wishing to broaden their understanding of the proactive approach to healthcare and self-help.
Qualifications
If you wish to pursue a career in Integrative Medicine, you can build a personalised course of study with the support of our team, and receive a Certificate in Integrative Medicine with 600 hours of core subject study and a Diploma in Integrative Medicine with 1200 hours of core and specialised study. These higher BCIM qualifications are aimed at doctors, nurses, pharmacists and therapists wishing to specialise in IM.
Diploma for Integrative Medicine at the Portland Centre for Integrative Medicine
Since 2017 academic study to Diploma level is offered at the Portland Centre for Integrative Medicine (PCIM) under the Directorship of Dr Elizabeth Thompson. The PCIM Education Department have developed the Diploma for Integrative Medicine with the College of Medicine. The Diploma is certified by the Crossfields Institute. To learn more and register your interest go here.
Introduction to our services
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Our e-Learning platform will enable you to find an exciting range of teachers and courses to inform your healthcare choices and meet your continuing professional development requirements.
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Health-e-Information
Our e-Information platform will enable you keep in touch with the latest news, science and developments within holistic healthcare.
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Learning Community
Our Learning Community will connect you with like-minded people practising, studying and seeking natural healthcare approaches, for your mutual support, dialogue and collaboration.
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Posted: 13th August 2018
Fundraising for harp player Sue Caden
Sue Caden is a wonderful harp player, but was slowly losing her hearing. The Health and Wellbeing trust offered to help fundraise for Sue to buy her some state-of-the-art hearing aids.
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We are thrilled to receive donations from our proactive supporters through community events and would love to hear from you if you feel inspired to help us. Do you have a bright idea we can support you with?
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Posted: 13th August 2018
Fundraising for the passing of our friend Ali Jennings
On June 11th 2018 a group of Ali’s friend run in the Nailsea Charity run in Ali’s memory in aid of our charity which Ali served and supported passionately.
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HWT is a charity relying upon your donations to fund our core team creating our education, information platforms and supporting our learning community.
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The Health and Wellbeing Trust is extremely grateful for the core funding provided by RGCC which enables us to provide this learning and information resource for our students. RGCC provides world-leading diagnostic testing to inform the creation of personalised cancer treatment programmes
