Why join the IRH?

Herbal medicine is going through a period of transition and with the introduction of THMPD in 2011 and other legislation from Brussels it is a time of concern for all herbalists and members of the public. The IRH works behind the scenes with the relevant bodies to keep up to date with developments in the herbal sector and to reflect this information back to membership. Members are kept fully cogent of the legal situation in regard to clinical practice and the specific use of certain herbs and herbal products; as well as being informed of the latest scientific discoveries and other key developments within the herbal community.

The IRH is affiliated to FICTA (Federation of Irish Complimentary Therapy Associations - www.ficta.com) and to EHTPA (European Herbal and Traditional medicine Practitioner's Association - www.ehtpa.eu) with up to date access to developments within the sector at local and European level. The IRH is a founder and member of the Community of Irish Herbalists - www.communityofirishherbalists.ie - who organise the annual HerbFeast event in Ireland, a celebration of all things botanical. The IRH also makes submissions to the Irish Medicines Board and other government departments and aims to protect and enhance the legal status of the herbal practitioner. The IRH is also an affiliate of the National Herbal Council.

It is of utmost importance to be part of a professional body such as the IRH, as it provides a unified platform for its members, enabling it to focus on establishing a strong and professional image for Herbalism. Only through such efforts can we expect Herbalism to move towards integration within a modern Healthcare system of a new Ireland. It is within the interests of all herbalists to strongly support this work.

Membership provides:

• Up-to-date information for the herbal sector
• Block insurance offering the most competitive quotes
• CPD events and seminars - we also provide a special CPD book
• Discount with herbal suppliers
• Access to IRH online forum and membership area
• Access to the IRH herbal medicine archives which includes rare books and monographs
• Certificate of membership and use of designator letters MIRH

The IRH also acts as a central focal point for practitioners and students alike. It can be a great support network for people to share ideas and offer or receive advice. We also organise relevant lectures and events for your continued professional development. We are constantly reviewing means of support for our members and we have negotiated reduced rate deals for both practitioner/student insurance (BALENS) and with certain herbal suppliers. Members avail of all such support, promotion and financial perks.

Membership

In order to join the IRH, please download the PDF file below, read it careful, fill it out and send it back to the address mentioned at the bottom of the form with all relevant documentation.

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Membership Payment

When you have filled out the form, are happy that you've fulfilled all the requirements and posted off your application then please fill out the payment form below. The payment is made
via Paypal. You do not however have to pay via Paypal you can still decide to send a cheque or postal order with your application form.

Discount: The discount options are only available for those who pay their membership before April 1st.

IRH Membership Type

Discount Full Practicing €75.00 Discount Non-Practicing €50.00 Discount Student €30.00 Full Practicing €90.00 Non-Practicing €60.00 Student €40.00

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Insurance

Also the IRH has reached a Block Scheme agreement with Balens Insurance in the U.K.  We know this to be the best insurance quote out there for our members (Full/Student).  The insurance Block Scheme has a common renewal date with IRH membership renewal (April 1st).

“The Irish Register of Herbalists is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Balens Limited, 2 Nimrod House, Sandy’s Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1JJ, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority.”

If you need to either apply for or renew your Insurance policy with Balens please click the link below to download the application form.  Please read the form fully before filling it out and return all completed forms to the insurer Balens Limited. Note the form contains rates in both Euro and Stirling.

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