ROLE OF THE ETHICS COMMITTEE

Determines whether formal complaints against BANT Members are justified and identifies appropriate action where any complaint is upheld.

Responds to queries and concerns from Members regarding aspects of working practice that relate to the Code of Ethics and Practice.

Independently protects the public and supports Members.

Regularly revises the Code of Ethics and Practice to take account of issues such as: changes in laws, working practices, Member and client experiences, complaints and queries received etc.

Takes a proactive role maintaining the ethical standards ensuring they are relevant and leading-edge.

Totally reviews the Code of Ethics and Practice every three years.

COMMITTEE STRUCTURE

Eight voluntary BANT Members reselected year by year.

One member is a Student member of BANT and one is non-BANT Lay Member.

Chairman is selected from the committee members, approved by the BANT Council and reports to the Council on all matters regarding Ethics.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND RECORDS

The Committee meets quarterly with a quorum consisting of the Chair plus 3 committee members.

The Committee keeps confidential written records of all discussions, meetings, and decisions. A summary of complaints and queries received is provided at the AGM.

John Googe Dip ION Chair of Ethics Committee Certified Accountant with extensive experience in the charitable and non profit sectors Trained at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition Practises privately as a nutritional therapist in London
Jane Nodder Dip ION Previous career as a senior business manager. Trained as a Nutritional Therapist at ION. Has private practice in nutritional therapy in north London. Lecturer and Clinic Supervisor at University of Westminster. Currently completing MSc in Nutritional Medicine at University of Surrey. Delivers training courses in nutrition and health at work.
Tamar DeVane Dip RAW, NT(Dist), I(Dist), RT Trained at Raworth International 1994/5. Previously restauranteur/bookkeeper. Lectures in nutrition and clinical practice at private and public colleges. Private practice in Nutrition, Iridology and Reflexology.
David West Dip RAW Worked for 20 years in retail (wholefood shops). Initially trained as Nutritional Therapist at Raworth College, Dorking. Also studied at ION. Completed an MSc in Nutrition at Kings College, London. Has part-time private nutritional therapy practice.
Marian Murphy BA, BSc (Hons) NT Honours graduate in Nutritional Therapy at the University of Westminster. 28 years teaching experience in Ireland, UK. Practises Nutritional Therapy in Marlow, Buckinghamshire and Marylebone, London
Sara Da Silva BSc NT Completed a BSc in Nutritional Therapy at Westminster University in 2004. Practised as a Homoeopath for 15 years. Recently trained in Mediation. Combines Nutrition and Homeopathy in a practice in North London. Runs workshops and on both Nutrition and Homeopathy.
Alexa Jarzebowska BSc NT Fully qualified and insured Nutritional Therapist, Yoga Teacher and Fitness Instructor Graduated with a First Class Honours Bsc in Health Sciences: Nutritional Therapy from the University of Westminster Won the Nutri Centre CAM Academic Award in 2005 and 2006 Runs a diverse private practice in Central London, where she works with people to develop sustainable and nutritious eating and lifestyle habits to support their individual needs Member of the Nutrition Society and British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy Offers nutrition and yoga workshops and holidays for groups and businesses, and runs healthy eating and yoga courses for women who have left prison, drug and alcohol rehabilitation or psychiatric care