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Written question asked by Andrew Gwynne (Labour) on Monday, 22 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 July 2019 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Hammond (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 July 2019 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Society of Homeopaths

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effect on patients of the accreditation of the Society of Homeopathy by the Professional Standards Authority.

Answer

The Department has made no assessment of the effect on patients of the accreditation of the Society of Homeopathy by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).

The PSA sets standards for organisations holding voluntary registers for health and social care occupations and accredits those registers that meet them. The PSA’s list of accredited registers can be used by employers and members of the public to choose a practitioner to meet their needs and be assured they are safe and competent to practise.

The PSA is clear that accreditation is not an endorsement of a particular treatment or therapy or its efficacy but ensures that practitioners are part of a body that works to good practice and is committed to protecting the public.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
280213
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Society of Homeopaths
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk