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Jersey Chiropractor: False GCC membership claims..

September 4, 2010

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Having heard from the GCC today about the complaints I submitted, it seems I turned up one chiropractor who is being deliberately dishonest. Here she is: Dr Marie-Christine Dix DC MBCA Back to Balance Chiropractic Clinic Lido de France Medical Centre St Saviour’s Road St Helier Jersey Channel Islands JE1 7XP Her page clearly states… [Read more…]

Homeopathy for Cancer & STD’s!

August 23, 2010

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Sadly there are people who think homeopathy is a safe and effective form of ‘natural or herbal medicine’.  If you are one of those people I urge you to visit the 1023 website at www.1023.org.uk and read the sections that explain what homeopathy is, what it is not and the harm it can do. It… [Read more…]

What is Craniosacral Therapy ?

May 9, 2010

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What is Craniosacral Therapy? That is the question asked by a leaflet produced by the Craniosacral Therapy Association of the UK.  I found a copy of this when I paid a quick visit to a local health food shop which doubles as a leaflet distribution centre for quackery & woo. My quick answer to the… [Read more…]

GCC’s latest advice for patients & spine wizards..

March 1, 2010

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I’ve just had email confirmation from the GCC’s Chief Executive & Registrar (Margaret Coats)  that following the publication of the results of it’s own evidence review, the GCC is expecting to issue an updated version of their Patient Information Leaflet by the end of the week. The changes to the new version have been run… [Read more…]

A dose of Homeopathic Clap-trap..

February 9, 2010

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On Thursday 28 Jan my local paper printed an article in the run up to the 1023 campaign mass overdose.   It was a good article (not available online as far as I know) and it stated the 1023 campaign message very clearly.   In the interests of fairness and presenting views from all sides the article… [Read more…]

Hammersmith & Fulham TS – Update

September 23, 2009

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I’ve just had a response from Trading Standards regarding my complaint against Fulham Wellness Chiropractic Clinic. “Following your enquiry I have discussed the issues involved with the proprietors of this business.  I am aware that similar issues have been raised in respect of other Chiropractors with other Trading Standards authorities. This practice has now made… [Read more…]

Another TS/Chiro Update ..

September 5, 2009

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Just a quick update on two of the chiropractor complaints I submitted, both are concerning chiropractors who I spotted in July whilst  on holiday in Yorkshire: North Yorkshire County Council: Today I  had a reply from North Yorkshire County Council Trading Standards. In the letter I’m assuming that ‘other authorities‘  includes other Trading Standards offices… [Read more…]

Quick TS/Chiro Update ..

August 26, 2009

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Reply from North Yorkshire TS:   They will investigate the claims by the  chiro in Harrogate – So that’s another positive response – Even if it’s been assigned to a TS officer who is on holiday for another 10 days ! The complaint returned by York City TS has been accepted by Consumer Direct.  They… [Read more…]

York City TS

August 22, 2009

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Another reply and yet another different course of action from TS ! York City TS have returned my original letter (but retained a copy) and say I should enter my complaint in the first instance through Consumer Direct. ” …Consumer Direct will ensure that if your complaint or enquiry relates to any of the matters… [Read more…]

Edinburgh TS

August 21, 2009

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A reply from  Edinburgh TS.   They will investigate both complaints and take enforcement action as appropriate ! I’m not sure about this one, the response seemed very short and there was no indication that they will be inform me of the outcome.   This is the same TS office that was claiming that chiropractors had provided… [Read more…]

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