Membership
Conditions of Membership
Full membership of BAAAP is conditional upon producing the following evidence:
1. A Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) or a BA (Hons) in Ayurvedic Studies or a BSc (Hons) in Ayurveda from a recognised Indian or Sri Lankan University or a University outside India which has been professionally accredited.
2. 1000 hours of clinical Internship at a recognised Ayurvedic teaching hospital or training clinic in India/ UK/Europe.
3. Maintenance of Continual Professional Development log.
4. For overseas practitioners intending to work in the UK, a valid UK work permit.
5. Current Professional Indemnity Insurance.
6. Evidence of fluency in English language.
Other Categories of Membership
1. A Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery (BAMS) or a BA (Hons) in Ayurvedic Studies or a BSc (Hons) in Ayurveda from a recognised Indian or Sri Lankan University or a University outside India which has been professionally accredited.
2. 1000 hours of clinical Internship at a recognised Ayurvedic teaching hospital or training clinic in India/ UK/Europe.
3. Maintenance of Continual Professional Development log.
4. For overseas practitioners intending to work in the UK, a valid UK work permit.
5. Current Professional Indemnity Insurance.
6. Evidence of fluency in English language.
Membership is also offered under the following categories:
Associate member
This category includes Medical doctors who have special interest in Ayurveda as well as fully qualified Ayurvedic doctors based outside UK. (Concessionary rate of £40.00 available to applicants who work outside Europe/USA).
Student
Students on an undergraduate degree programme in Ayurveda at an approved unversity in the UK/Europe as well as Internees (as stipulated above in the category of Full members).
Therapist
With recognised qualifications
Friends of BAAAP
Any person interested in Ayurveda and supportive of BAAAP.
Membership Fees
Associate member
This category includes Medical doctors who have special interest in Ayurveda as well as fully qualified Ayurvedic doctors based outside UK. (Concessionary rate of £40.00 available to applicants who work outside Europe/USA).
Student
Students on an undergraduate degree programme in Ayurveda at an approved unversity in the UK/Europe as well as Internees (as stipulated above in the category of Full members).
Therapist
With recognised qualifications
Friends of BAAAP
Any person interested in Ayurveda and supportive of BAAAP.
Full member - £80
Associate member - £80
Concessionary rate of £40.00 available to applicants who work outside Europe/USA)
Student member - £30
Friends of BAAAP - £30
Therapist - £60
Benefits of BAAAP Membership
Associate member - £80
Concessionary rate of £40.00 available to applicants who work outside Europe/USA)
Student member - £30
Friends of BAAAP - £30
Therapist - £60
• With BAAAP operating effectively for more than 5 years, as required by the Health Professions Council, you will be a member of a well established and bona fide register.
• Receive up to date information about current legislation applicable to Ayurveda in the UK.
• Receive regular updates on Herbal Medicine Regulation for OTC and Prescription Ayurvedic medicine along with a list of approved manufacturers and suppliers.
• Guidance on code of conduct & ethics.
• Discounted Professional Liability Insurance available to Full and Associate Members.
• Continuing Professional Development events on a regular basis at special rates.
• An opportunity to participate in a radio/television programme with your Ayurveda practice.
• Receive BAAAP's quarterly newsletter free of charge.
• Regular meetings providing the opportunity to exchange practical information with other Ayurvedic practitioners.
• Free listing on BAAAP's website.
• Professional Liability Insurance
BAAAP has negotiated a very reasonable annual Professional Liability Insurance fee of £70 pa for its members (£140 if Basti is also included as a therapy and another £15 for legal expenses which is optional). This is with Holistic Insurance Services
183 Watling Street West
Towcester
Northants
NN12 6BX
Tel: 01327 354 249
www.holisticinsurance.co.uk
Note: To avail of this rate a current BAAAP membership certificate will be required.
Current Friends of BAAAP
• Receive up to date information about current legislation applicable to Ayurveda in the UK.
• Receive regular updates on Herbal Medicine Regulation for OTC and Prescription Ayurvedic medicine along with a list of approved manufacturers and suppliers.
• Guidance on code of conduct & ethics.
• Discounted Professional Liability Insurance available to Full and Associate Members.
• Continuing Professional Development events on a regular basis at special rates.
• An opportunity to participate in a radio/television programme with your Ayurveda practice.
• Receive BAAAP's quarterly newsletter free of charge.
• Regular meetings providing the opportunity to exchange practical information with other Ayurvedic practitioners.
• Free listing on BAAAP's website.
• Professional Liability Insurance
BAAAP has negotiated a very reasonable annual Professional Liability Insurance fee of £70 pa for its members (£140 if Basti is also included as a therapy and another £15 for legal expenses which is optional). This is with Holistic Insurance Services
183 Watling Street West
Towcester
Northants
NN12 6BX
Tel: 01327 354 249
www.holisticinsurance.co.uk
Note: To avail of this rate a current BAAAP membership certificate will be required.
BAAAP was set up with a clear organizational structure to further its aims and objectives. The Executive Committee is made up of Ayurvedic practitioners and other health professionals:
Corporate Friends:
Reuben Foundation
Charitable Organisations:
Hindu Cultural Society
Sahara means Support
Individual Friends:
Application Form
Corporate Friends:
Reuben Foundation
Charitable Organisations:
Hindu Cultural Society
Sahara means Support
Individual Friends:
| Ahluwalia A (Mr) | Mene J (Mrs) | Shah V (Mrs) |
| Anand P (Miss) | Mirocco R (Mrs) | Sharma I (Mrs) |
| Anand SC (Prof) | Mistry Anil (Mr) | Shandilya Ramesh (Mr) |
| Ahluwalia D (Mrs) | Mistry Bharat (Mr) | Singh Jass (Mr) |
| Bhasin K (Mr) | Mistry Nandi (Mr) | Thompson Linda (Mrs) |
| Bhasin T (Mrs) | Mistry Pravina (Ms) | Vibhuti Shah (Mrs) |
| Chard-Goodman Linda (Dr) | Nagai M (Miss) | Zia Raoji (Ms) |
| Desai Aruna (Dr) | Otten M (Mrs) | |
| Elmes T.A. (Miss) | Panesar H (Mrs) | |
| Fernandez P (Ms) | Panesar M (Mr) | |
| Kalra Esha (Miss) | Patel P (Mrs) | |
| Magon M (Mrs) | Shah E (Dr) |