Benefits of registration with the GCRN include:
- Membership of the largest UK naturopathic registering body;
- A listing in the GCRN Directory of Practitioners, which is available on the GCRN website*;
- A detailed web entry, listing Qualifications, Specialities, Further Information, a photo & up to 5 practice addresses*;
- A Certificate of Membership*;
- Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting*;
- Eligibility to stand for election to GCRN committees and Council*;
- A voice and influence in UK, European and international government processes which might affect our right to practise;
- Acknowledgement of professional status by the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)*;
- A well-advertised public Helpline for practitioner referrals;
- e-Newsletters containing important information;
- Public relations carried out by the Register on behalf of naturopathy and registered practitioners;
- Access to publications, such as the Register of Members, leaflets for practice promotion, amongst others;
- Free licensed access and use of the professional version of the Natural Standard Database;
Registration also brings automatic membership of the British Naturopathic Association, benefits of which includes:
- Subscription to The British Naturopathic Journal;
- Reduced cost attendance at the Annual Conference and at regular Study Days for continuing post-graduate education;
- Access to the Association’s locum service, for those looking for work, or looking either for locums or assistants;
- Access to reduced cost medical malpractice insurance, as well as specific practice policies;
- A members’ helpline, to help with any professional problems or difficulties.
Apply to join the GCRN: contact the GCRN Secretary
* benefits available to full members only