Welcome to the Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (“the ANP”). By becoming a member of The ANP you agree to be bound by the following terms and conditions. Please read them carefully.

  1. Membership Eligibility

To become a member, you must either:

  • Be qualified to level 6 in your discipline in herbal medicine, homeopathy or acupuncture with an accredited training provider with at least 400 supervised clinical hours or;
  • Be qualified to level 6 in nutritional therapy with an accredited training provider with at least 200 supervised clinical hours or;
  • Be qualified to level 5 in health coaching with an accredited training provider and a minimum of 600 training hours including naturopathic principles or;
  • Be qualified to level 5 in a natural chef course with an accredited training provider with at least 500 training hours including naturopathic principles or;
  • Be able to present evidence of training that would be equivalent to the above guidelines.
  • Provide accurate and complete information during the registration process.
  1. Membership Fees
  • Membership fees are payable annually and automatically renewed if not cancelled at least 4 weeks in advance.
  • Any membership offers will be subject to the applicable membership fee the following year.
  • All membership fee payments are non-refundable.
  • Memberships cannot be placed on hold or suspended. If you cancel your membership, you will not receive a refund. If you are a student member and you do not complete your course, your student membership will become inactive with immediate effect and you will not receive a refund.
  • If you do not renew your membership within a year of expiry, your membership will become inactive. When you renew in addition to your membership fee, you will be charged a reactivation fee of £20.
  1. Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Requirements
  • Members are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of CPD annually to maintain their membership status.
  • The member is directly responsible for maintaining their log and must keep a copy for their own personal records.
  • If your membership expires and is not renewed within one year, you must submit your CPD portfolio to confirm that your CPD requirements have been met.
  1. CPD Compliance and Reactivation
  • If your CPD has not been maintained, you will be required to submit one case study to demonstrate your ongoing professional development. This will incur an additional cost of £50.
  • All case studies and CPD documentation must meet the standards set forth by the ANP.
  1. Member Responsibilities
  • As a member of the ANP, you agree to abide by the – ANP Code of Conduct and Ethics.
  • You agree to review the content of all relevant documents on an ongoing basis, as you understand that they will be updated periodically.
  • You agree to be registered with the General Naturopathic Council.
  • You agree to comply with all applicable laws and regulations while using our services.
  • ANP Student Members are not permitted to practise until they have met the criteria for, and been accepted as, a Full Member. They are also not able to represent themselves as anything other than students on all communication channels. Doing so may result in the student being suspended from the ANP pending an investigation.
  1. Prohibited Conduct

You agree not to engage in any of the following:

  • Harassing or threatening other members.
  • Using the membership for illegal activities.
  • Sharing your account with others.
  1. Termination of Membership

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your membership for any of the following reasons:

  • Violation of these terms and conditions.
  • Inappropriate or illegal conduct.
  • Non-payment of membership fees.

If either the ANP or you terminate your membership, you will no longer be able to access any of the ANP benefits including:

  • The Business Club.
  • The Book Club.
  • The Practitioner Directory.
  • The Herb-Drug-Nutrient Database.

Please note; if you signed up for any ANP services as an ANP member these will no longer be available including:

  • Access any webinars you have signed up to.
  • Access any CPD on the ANP Learning Hub (excluding paid for courses).
  • ANP events at the ANP discounted rate.
  1. Privacy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy for information on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

  1. Changes to Terms

We may update these terms and conditions from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes. Continued use of your membership after changes are made constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.

  1. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of our services.

  1. Governing Law

These terms and conditions are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of England and Wales.

  1. Contact Information

If you have any questions about these terms and conditions, please contact us at: info@theanp.co.uk