The RCHM is closely monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 situation and doing all we can to support our Members and keep abreast of developments as they occur. We will update you as things progress.

Updated Statement following national lockdown guidelines : 18/01/21

The government recently updated its guidance on working during the national lockdown to slow down the spread of COVID-19.

As healthcare providers, RCHM members remain in practice to offer personal care services for essential medical and health needs which cannot be deferred.

Examples of treatments which our members continue to provide include treatments for a diagnosed health condition or injury that is currently causing severe pain or mobility issues, or severely impacting quality of life or mental health. This also includes fertility or IVF treatments which are time-sensitive.

Our members are currently not providing treatment for general stress relief, relaxation or preventative healthcare purposes. They are also not offering herbal products for sale over the counter, such as herbal creams or teas, as the retail aspect of Chinese Medicine is currently closed.

All our members are following our robust Coronavirus safety guidelines to make their practices COVID secure. These include social distancing whenever possible, and the appropriate use of PPE. All necessary steps are taken to minimise the risk of transmission, ensuring a safe experience for the patient and protecting the public at large.

We are proud to be supporting the NHS at this difficult time by offering treatments for the public's essential healthcare needs and will provide updates as necessary.

Previous statements:

RCHM Statement – updated 5/11/20

The government has recently announced a second Covid-19 lockdown in England coming into force today, Thursday 5th November. As healthcare practitioners, RCHM members are practising during this second lockdown and are proud to be supporting the public’s health. Our members are currently only providing treatment for medical conditions to support our national efforts to deal with the pandemic, and not any general wellness or cosmetic treatments.

All our members are following our robust Coronavirus safety guidelines to make their practices COVID secure. These include social distancing whenever possible, and the appropriate use of PPE. All necessary steps are taken to minimise the risk of transmission, ensuring a safe experience for the patient and protecting the public at large.

We wish everyone to stay safe in these difficult times, and will provide updates as necessary.