British Medical Association
DESCRIPTION: British Medical Association is a voluntary body representing doctors from all branches of medicine all over the UK, having a membership of over 1,38,000 including more than 2,500 members overseas and over 19,000 medical student members. The organization was incorporated in 1832 as Provincial Medical and Surgical Association, but later on changed its name to British Medical Association in 1856.
CONTACT ADDRESS: BMA House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JP, United Kingdom

+ (44)-(20) 7387 4499

+( 44)-(20) 7383 6400

British Complementary Medicine Association
DESCRIPTION: British Complementary Medicine Association is a professional union, which supports and protects the integrity of its therapists, well-being of their clients, and the high quality standards with which complementary medicine is delivered to the public.
CONTACT ADDRESS: BCMA, P.O. Box 5122, Bournemouth, BH8 0WG, United Kingdom

+ (44)-(845) 345 5977

Association of Medical Research Charities
DESCRIPTION: Association of Medical Research Charities is an active organization comprising of about 111 member charities and partners. This is one of the leading medical and health research charities organizations that undertakes the advancement of medical research by providing guidance and information relating to medical and healthcare sector in UK.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 61 Gray's Inn Road, London, WC1X 8TL, United Kingdom

+ (44)-(20) 7269 8820

+(44)-(20) 7269 8821

Medical Protection Society
DESCRIPTION: Medical Protection Society is a non-profit, voluntary organization, which extends support to its respective members with the legal and ethical problems that arise from their professional practice. The key members of this body proffers sound healthcare services to over 245,000 health professionals and their patients worldwide. The organization also conduct risk-management and education programmes for eliminating adverse incidents and fostering safer practice.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 33 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0PS, United Kingdom

+(44)-(20) 7399 1300

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Homeopathic Medical Association
DESCRIPTION: Formally founded in 1985, this is a professional body dedicated to serve the interests of qualified professional homeopaths and fosters homeopathy and homeopathic education in the country. The key function of this organization is to protect the British population by accrediting only those practitioners who meet the code of ethics, professional conduct and standards of practice in the field of homeopathy.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 7 Darnley Road, Gravesend, Kent DA11 0RU, United Kingdom

+ (44)-(1474) 560336

+ (44)-(1474) 327431

Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry
DESCRIPTION: The Association of British Pharmaceutical Industry is a leading trade body representing more than 75 companies in the United Kingdom manufacturing prescription medicines. The members of this organization are engaged in manufacturing, developing, and supplying of over eighty percent of medicines determined by National Health Services.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 12 Whitehall, London SW1A 2DY, United Kingdom

+(44)-(870) 890 4333

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British Medical Acupuncture Society
DESCRIPTION: Officially founded in 1980, British Medical Acupuncture Society is an alliance of over 2300 members who make use of acupuncture in hospital or general practice. The association believes in improving the standards of education, working practices and training of qualified acupuncture practitioners based in United Kingdom.
CONTACT ADDRESS: Administrator, BMAS, BMAS House, 3 Winnington Court , Northwich, Cheshire CW8 1AQ, United Kingdom

+ (44)-(160) 6786782

+ (44)-(160) 6786783

Assurance Medical Society
DESCRIPTION: Assurance Medical Society is the leading UK organization employed in the educating and informing doctors, actuaries, insurance underwriters involved in diseases and illnesses that affect life and disability insurance. It was officially incorporated in 1983 by a small group of Life Assurance Medical Officers and then changed its name to The Assurance Medical Society in the year 1955.
CONTACT ADDRESS: Assurance Medical Society, Lettsom House, 11 Chandos Street, London W1G 9EB, United Kingdom

+ (44)-(20) 7636 6308

+ (44)-(20) 7580 5793

Medical Foundation for AIDS & Sexual Health
DESCRIPTION: The Medical Foundation for AIDS & Sexual Health is a charity group supported by the British Medical Association. It undertakes to foster excellence in the prevention and management of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. The main aim of this body is to encourage and advance a multi-disciplinary and multi-specialist approach to HIV and STI prevention and its treatment.
CONTACT ADDRESS: BMA House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JP, United Kingdom

+(44)-(20) 7383 6345

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British Geriatrics Society
DESCRIPTION:British Geriatrics Society is a professional organization established in 1947, catering to the doctors practicing geriatric medicine. At present, the society comprises of more than 2500 general practitioners and scientists involved in the research of age-related disease. The other members of the organization include nurses, therapists and pharmacologists.
CONTACT ADDRESS: British Geriatrics Society, Marjory Warren House, 31 St John's Square, London EC1M 4DN, United Kingdom

+ (44)-(20) 7608 1369

+ (44)-(20) 7608 1041

Association of British Healthcare Industries
DESCRIPTION: Association of British Healthcare Industries is a leading trade association dedicated to medical devices and technology in the United Kingdom. It has around 200 member companies whose annual output accounts for approximately 80% of the total industry share. The prime members are manufacturers, service companies, distributors, professional groups, and suppliers of medical devices, equipment and consumables.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 111 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7HR

+ (44)-(207) 960 4360

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Surgical Dressing Manufacturers Association
DESCRIPTION: Surgical Dressing Manufacturers Association is a professional body whose main motive is to create a strong framework within which the surgical dressings industry can grow and develop in an ethical and responsible manner.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 70 Egremont Road, Milnrow, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4ES, United Kingdom

Proprietary Association of Great Britain
DESCRIPTION: The Proprietary Association of Great Britain is an official voice of manufacturers of over-the-counter medicines and food supplements in the country. Headquartered in Central London, the association was formed in 1919 to cater to the needs of manufacturers and companies of different types of medicines and food supplements.
CONTACT ADDRESS: Vernon House, Sicilian Avenue, London WC1A 2QS, United Kingdom

+ (44)-(20) 7242 8331

+ (44)-(20) 7405 7719

British Veterinary Association
DESCRIPTION: British Veterinary Association is an official body dedicated to veterinary profession with over 11,000 members. This is a non profit organization which is committed to promote and strengthen the interests of its key members and health of various animals. It is affiliated to Pet Advisory Committee, Pet Health Council, Society of Companion Animal Studies and Responsible Use of Medicines in Agriculture Alliance.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 7 Mansfield Street, London, W1G 9NQ, United Kingdom

+ (44)-(20) 7636 6541

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British Herbal Medicine Association
DESCRIPTION: BHMA was officially incorporated in 1964 with the main aim of promoting and nurturing the science and practice of herbal medicines throughout the country. It is a governing body whose main objective is to promote and advance high standards of quality and safety in herbal remedies. The key members of this body are companies engaged in the manufacture or supply of herbal medicines, herbal practitioners, academics, pharmacists, and students of physiotherapy.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 1 Wickham Road, Bournemouth, BH7 6JX, United Kingdom

+ (44)-(845) 680 1134

+ (44)-(845) 680 1136

Health Food Manufacturers Association
DESCRIPTION: HFMA is an apex trade association dedicated to serve the interests of members of health product industry. The key objective of this body is to promote the sale of health food and allied products.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 63 Hampton Court Way, Thames Ditton, Surrey KT7 0LT, United Kingdom

+ (44)-(20) 8398 4066

+ (44)-(20) 8398 5402

Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
DESCRIPTION: MHPRA is a regulatory body that is responsible for ensuring that medicines and medical devices operate safely. It is a governmental body that was formed in April 2003 with the core aim of advancing public health by encouraging and facilitating developments in products that will benefit people.
CONTACT ADDRESS: Information Centre, 10-2 Market Towers, 1 Nine Elms Lane, London SW8 5NQ, United Kingdom

+ (44)-(20) 7084 2000

+ (44)-(20) 7084 2353

Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain
DESCRIPTION: The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain is a professional trade association formed to serve the interests of pharmacists based in England, Scotland and Wales. It was incorporated in 1841 by a small group of prominent chemists and druggists of London with the sole aim of developing and representing the profession of pharmacy.
CONTACT ADDRESS:1 Lambeth High Street, London SE1 7JN, United Kingdom.

+ (44)-(20) 7735 9141

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National Pharmacy Association
DESCRIPTION: NPA is a leading trade association officially formed in 1921 to serve the professional and commercial interests of community pharmacy owners. It works in close cooperation with policy makers and pharmacy bodies to make sure that concerns of its members' are considered. This association is a leading voice of about 11,000 pharmacies.
CONTACT ADDRESS: Mallinson House, 38-42 St. Peter's Street, St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 3NP, United Kingdom.

+ (44)-(1727) 832161

+ (44)-(1727) 840858

British Association for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition
DESCRIPTION: This is a professional trade organization whose main objective is to establish standards of practice in enteral and parenteral nutrition. The leading members of this organization are dietitians, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, patients, industry representatives and other members engaged in research and development of parenteral and enteral nutrition.
CONTACT ADDRESS: Secure Hold Business Centre, Studley Road, Redditch, Worcs, B98 7LG, United Kingdom.

+ (44)-(1527) 457850

+ (44)-(1527) 458718

United Kingdom Clinical Pharmacy Association
DESCRIPTION: Formally launched in 1981, UKCPA is a professional organization that aims to develop and promote the emergence of clinical pharmacy. The key members of this association are hospital, community, academia, industry, pharmacists and technicians.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 2nd Floor Alpha House, Countesthorpe Road, South Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4PJ, United Kingdom.

+ (44)-(116) 2776999

+ (44)-(116) 2776272

General Council for Massage Therapy
DESCRIPTION: GCMT is a not-for-profit trade organization that groups together leading massage practitioners from several professional associations. It's a regulatory body that aims at self-regulation of massage therapy in whole of the United Kingdom.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3XX, United Kingdom.

+ (44)-(870) 850 4452

British Acupuncture Council
DESCRIPTION: BAC is a largest society of 3000 professional acupuncturists based in United Kingdom. This is a statutory body, which was established in 1995 to protect the interests of its members.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 63 Jeddo Road, London, W12 9HQ, United Kingdom.

+ (44)-(20) 8735 0400

+ (44)-(20) 8735 0404

Society of Homeopaths
DESCRIPTION: Formed in 1978, the Society of Homeopaths is a professional trade organization that represents the interests of more than 1500 homeopaths based in United Kingdom. The chief aim of this organization is increase and enhance the knowledge and understanding in the field of homeopathy.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 11 Brookfield, Duncan Close, Moulton Park, Northampton NN3 6WL, United Kingdom.

+ (44)-(845) 450 6611

+ (44)-(845) 450 6622

European Herbal and Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association
DESCRIPTION: EHTPA is a legislative body created in 1993 to protect the interests of herbal medicine practitioners working in United Kingdom. The main objective of this organization is to encourage the creation of appropriate European legislation that ensures the continuing right of professional herbal practitioners to access traditional herbal medicines.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 8 Lion Yard, Tremadoc Road, London SW4 7NQ, United Kingdom .

+ (44)-(20) 7627 2680

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British Compressed Gases Association
DESCRIPTION: BGCA is a professional trade body, which consists of companies engaged in manufacturing and distribution of gases and its equipment to the electronics, food, scientific and medical industry. The prominent members of BCGA are manufacturers and distributors of gases, manufacturers of gas cylinders, manufacturers of equipment used with gases and installers of systems for the distribution of gases.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 1 Gleneagles House, Vernongate, Derby, DE1 1UP, United Kingdom.

+ (44)-(1332) 225120

+ (44)-(1332) 225101

European Council of Classical Homeopathy
DESCRIPTION: European Council of Classical Homeopathy is an umbrella body that monitors and control established associations of professional classical homeopaths existing within 27 countries. It is a registered charity whose main aim is to advance the highest standards of ethics and professional practice of Classical Homeopathy in its members.
CONTACT ADDRESS: School House, Market Place, Kenninghall, Norfolk, NR16 2AH, United Kingdom.

+ (44)-(1953) 888163

+ (44)-(1953) 888163

Veterinary Medicine Directorate
DESCRIPTION: VMD is an executive agency that works under the control of Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. This organization aims at protection of public health, animal health, and environment by ensuring the safety and quality of veterinary medicines.
CONTACT ADDRESS: Woodham Lane, New Haw, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 3LS, United Kingdom.

+ (44)-(1932) 336911

+ (44)-(1932) 336618

European Medicines Agency
DESCRIPTION: Headquartered in London, EMA is a professional trade organization whose main aim is to protect and promote public and animal health, with the help of evaluation and supervision of medicines for human and veterinary use. It has a pharmacovigilance network that constantly monitors the safety of medicines and also helps companies in developing new medicinal products.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 7 Westferry Circus, Canary Wharf, London E14 4 HB, United Kingdom.

+ (44)-(20) 74188400

+ (44)-(20) 74188416

British Society of Rehabilitation Medicine
DESCRIPTION: Set up in 1984, the British Society of Rehabilitation Medicine is a representative body for leading practitioners in rehabilitation medicine. The core mission of this body is to encourage the development and practise of rehabilitation medicine as a medical specialty. It works in close cooperation with medical, paramedical and voluntary organizations to fulfil their aims.
CONTACT ADDRESS: Royal College of Physicians, 11 St Andrews Place, London NW1 4LE, United Kingdom.

+ (44)-(1992) 638865

+ (44)-(1992) 638905

Society of Pharmaceutical Medicines
DESCRIPTION: This Society was originally formed in 1987 with the core aim of advancing a stronger relationship between physicians and scientists in the fields of pharmacology, toxicology, drug metabolism, clinical research, clinical pharmacology, therapeutics and drug development. It ensures active learning by regularly arranging workshops to disseminate information about important topics in pharmaceutical medicine.
CONTACT ADDRESS: SPM Secretariat, 9 Red Lion Court, London EC4A 3EF, United Kingdom.

+ (44)-(20) 7936 5980

+ (44)-(20) 7936 5901

Bio Industry Association
DESCRIPTION: BIA is the professional trade body comprising of enterprises working for bioscience sector. It came into formation in 1989, with the main mission promoting biosciences sector across the country. It also seeks to encourage economic growth and increase employment opportunities in the bio industry.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 14/15 Belgrave Square, London SW1X 8PS, United Kingdom.

+ (44)-(20) 7565 7190

+ (44)-(20) 7565 7191

The Royal Society of Medicine
DESCRIPTION: RSM is a voluntary organization, established 200 years ago to advance an exchange of information on the practice and organization of medicine among doctors, dentists, veterinary surgeons and other healthcare professionals.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 1 Wimpole Street, London W1G 0AE, United Kingdom.

+ (44)-(20) 7290 2900

+ (44)-(20) 7290 2989

The Association for Clinical Biochemistry
DESCRIPTION: ACB is the professional body that came into existence in 1953. The association aims at promotion and development of clinical science within the country. The association works in close cooperation with many national and international organizations relating to clinical biochemistry.
CONTACT ADDRESS: 130-132 Tooley Street, London SE1 2TU, United Kingdom.

+ (44)-(20) 7403 8001

+ (44)-(20) 7403 8006