Flower & Root’s core values and ethical principles underpin the philosophy of approach and practice. I am accredited as a herbal medicine practitioner with the Irish Register of Herbalists and also adhere to their professional code of conduct.

Ethical Principles

1. Flower & Root aims to respect the dignity, autonomy and integrity of each individual. There is a commitment to the promotion and protection of basic human rights and potential for personal growth and development is supported.

2. Flower & Root recognises equality, diversity and inclusivity and opposes discrimination of all forms against people. This includes the protected characteristics of age, disability, sex, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, belief, pregnancy and marital status as detailed in the Equality Act (2010). It also recognises other forms of discrimination and marginalisation which are not fully accounted for in the law. This includes discrimination relating to mental health, gender status, HIV status, citizenship, addiction, family estrangement, class, lifestyle and individual expression. It is understood these may not be well acknowledged forms of discrimination.

3. The position of trust as a healthcare practitioner is recognised and the potential for vulnerability of the client. The practice is operated in the best interests of those who seek services, and skills and knowledge will be used only for these purposes. The approach aims as much as possible to be transparent and non-ambiguous to the client, and will be non-exploitative and non-coercive. It is recognised due to vulnerability or marginalisation some people may be more at risk of over dependence on external support, and so the scope of these professional relationships will be monitored to keep within healthy, safe boundaries.

4. Flower & Root respects the privacy and confidentiality of information acquired through practice. Care is taken to protect health care information, subject to the requirement of the law. On booking a consultation clients are sent further information on confidentiality and how personal data is stored in accordance with GDPR policy.

5. It is acknowledged there are always limitations to the practitioners knowledge and experience and learning is continuous. As such, there is openness to new ideas and feedback from clients and colleagues. A referral to other professionals, organisations or services may be made, if considered to be outside the boundaries of the practitioners competence. This would be after discussion with the client.

Date: May 2025

Review date: April 2026