Become a Founding Partner
HEALTH MATTERS UK PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
Join a carefully developed UK-wide network of independent professionals committed to ethical practice, responsible collaboration and better support for individuals and families.
Founding Partner membership is limited to the first 20 approved professionals and costs £180 per year.
Who Can Apply?
Applications are welcomed from independent professionals whose work supports health, wellbeing, confidence, relationships or everyday quality of life.
You may be a good fit if you:
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Hold appropriate qualifications for the services you provide
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Maintain suitable professional or public liability insurance
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Work within a clearly defined scope of practice
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Refer or signpost when a client’s needs fall outside your expertise
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Communicate honestly about your qualifications and services
We are looking for professionals who:
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Put client welfare and informed choice first
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Respect professional and clinical boundaries
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Value collaboration rather than competition
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Welcome accountability and continued development
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Share Health Matters UK’s commitment to inclusive, person-centred support
What Your Membership Includes
Membership is designed to provide professional visibility, meaningful collaboration and opportunities to contribute to the wider Health Matters UK community.
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A dedicated profile in the Professional Network directory
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Display of your approved services and qualifications
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Appropriate signposting and introduction opportunities
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Opportunities to contribute articles and educational resources
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Selected promotion through Health Matters UK channels
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Invitations to collaborative workshops and events
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Professional networking and peer connections
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Use of the Professional Network Partner badge
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Optional access to the partner WhatsApp community
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Future learning and development opportunities
Standards Every Partner Agrees to Uphold
Membership carries responsibilities as well as benefits. Approved partners must continue meeting the Network’s standards throughout their membership.
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Work only within their qualifications and professional scope
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Maintain appropriate insurance and registrations
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Provide honest and accurate information about their services
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Protect confidentiality and personal information
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Obtain consent before sharing or introducing client details
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Refer or signpost when needs fall outside their expertise
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Avoid misleading health, treatment or outcome claims
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Disclose relevant commercial interests or commissions
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Follow appropriate safeguarding and complaints procedures
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Participate in annual membership reviews
Membership does not guarantee referrals, promotion or category exclusivity. Introductions will always be based on individual needs, suitability and client choice.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
£180
Per year
Founding Partner Recognition
The first 20 approved applicants will be recognised as Founding Partners of the Health Matters UK Professional Network.
Founding Partner status recognises those who joined during the Network’s initial development. It does not provide additional authority, guaranteed referrals or exclusivity over other professionals.
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The same core membership benefits
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Annual review and renewal
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Continued compliance with Network standards
What You’ll Need for Your Application
Preparing this information before you begin will make the application and review process much easier.
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Your professional and business contact details
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Relevant qualifications and training
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Professional registrations or memberships
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Current professional or public liability insurance
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A clear description of your scope of practice
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Details of the services you wish to promote
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Who you support and how you work
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Online, in-person or hybrid availability
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Your website and professional social links
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A professional photograph or business logo
Additional evidence or clarification may be requested during the review. Providing information does not guarantee acceptance into the Network.
Standards Every Partner Agrees to Uphold
Membership carries responsibilities as well as benefits. Approved partners must continue meeting the Network’s standards throughout their membership.
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Work only within their qualifications and professional scope
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Maintain appropriate insurance and registrations
-
Provide honest and accurate information about their services
-
Protect confidentiality and personal information
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Obtain consent before sharing or introducing client details
-
Refer or signpost when needs fall outside their expertise
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Avoid misleading health, treatment or outcome claims
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Disclose relevant commercial interests or commissions
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Follow appropriate safeguarding and complaints procedures
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Participate in annual membership reviews
Serious or repeated breaches may lead to profile removal, suspension or termination of membership.
Designed to Help Your Professional Work Grow
For the equivalent of £15 per month, membership gives you more than a directory listing. It provides a professional platform for visibility, collaboration, contribution and connection within the growing Health Matters UK community.
Be Seen
Build your visibility through a dedicated profile presenting your approved services, qualifications, location, contact details and ways of working.
Build Authority
Share educational articles, professional insights and resources that demonstrate your knowledge and help the public understand your work.
Create Opportunities
Be considered for suitable introductions, collaborative events, workshops, campaigns and selected promotional opportunities.
Become Part of a Community
Connect with professionals from different disciplines, develop trusted working relationships and identify responsible signposting opportunities.
One annual membership brings together professional visibility, networking, collaboration, educational opportunities and recognition through the Health Matters UK Professional Network Partner badge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still Have a Question?
If your question has not been answered above, send it to us and we will be happy to help. Questions that may benefit others could be added anonymously to our Professional Network FAQs.