Contact
Locations & how to find us
地点与交通
Before you travel
Our sites
Every site is a teaching centre first. That shapes what happens there: appointments are longer than in a private clinic, [CONFIRM: which rooms are open to the public at each site], and some services run only on teaching days.
If you are visiting for a free community consultation, check the consultation days below and book in advance — we cannot see anyone without an appointment, and turning up without one usually means a wasted journey.
London
SCMAT UK — Main Campus
The college's administrative headquarters, principal teaching site, herb dispensary and teaching clinic.
- Address
- [BUILDING NAME][STREET ADDRESS]London[POSTCODE]
- Opening hours
- Monday–Friday 09:00–17:30 · Saturday 10:00–16:00 (term time)
- Free community consultations
- Free community consultations run on [DAY] afternoons, by appointment, and are carried out by supervised students.
- Services at this site [CONFIRM PER SITE]
- Taught programmes
- Supervised teaching clinic
- Herb dispensary
- Free community consultations
- Public lectures
- Travel and transport
- Nearest stations: [STATION 1] (X minutes on foot), [STATION 2] (X minutes). Bus routes [NUMBERS] stop nearby. There is no on-site parking; the nearest car park is at [CAR PARK].
[MAP PLACEHOLDER]
[LATITUDE, LONGITUDE]
Please check the address and travel notes with the college office before making a journey, particularly for a first visit.
Birmingham
SCMAT UK — Birmingham
Regional teaching centre with a community consultation clinic serving the Midlands.
- Address
- [BUILDING NAME][STREET ADDRESS]Birmingham[POSTCODE]
- Opening hours
- Tuesday–Thursday 10:00–18:00 · Teaching Saturdays 09:30–17:00
- Free community consultations
- Free community consultations on the first Saturday of each month, 10:00–16:00, by appointment.
- Services at this site [CONFIRM PER SITE]
- Part-time taught programmes
- Community consultation clinic
- Evening public classes
- Travel and transport
- Nearest stations: [STATION 1] and [STATION 2]. Bus routes [NUMBERS]. Limited parking is available on site at [CAR PARK].
[MAP PLACEHOLDER]
[LATITUDE, LONGITUDE]
Please check the address and travel notes with the college office before making a journey, particularly for a first visit.
Manchester
SCMAT UK — Manchester
Our northern base, focused on short courses, CPD and workplace programmes.
- Address
- [BUILDING NAME][STREET ADDRESS]Manchester[POSTCODE]
- Opening hours
- Wednesday–Friday 10:00–18:00 · Short courses on advertised weekends
- Free community consultations
- Free community consultations on advertised weekends. Please check the events page for the current schedule.
- Services at this site [CONFIRM PER SITE]
- Short courses and CPD
- Community consultation clinic
- Workplace wellbeing programmes
- Travel and transport
- Nearest stations: [STATION 1] and [STATION 2]. Metrolink stops at [TRAM STOP]. On-street parking is limited.
[MAP PLACEHOLDER]
[LATITUDE, LONGITUDE]
Please check the address and travel notes with the college office before making a journey, particularly for a first visit.
Online
SCMAT UK Online
Our online provision: live teaching, recorded lectures and mentoring for students across the UK.
- How it is delivered
- Delivered live via video conferenceRecordings available to enrolled students
- When sessions run
- Sessions scheduled in the evenings and at weekends to suit working students
- Clinical consultations online
- We do not offer clinical consultations online. Diagnosis and treatment in Chinese medicine require in-person assessment.
- What you need
- You will need a reliable internet connection and a device with a camera and microphone.
Why we do not consult remotely
Assessment in Chinese medicine depends on observation — the tongue, the pulse, the way somebody moves and speaks. None of those can be read reliably through a screen, so we do not offer clinical consultations online, and we would be sceptical of anyone who does. Free consultations are in person only. Online provision is teaching, lectures and student mentoring.
No map: this provision is online
Live teaching and lectures are delivered by video conference. Joining instructions will be published here. [CONFIRM: platform, joining link and access arrangements]
Public lectures are listed on the events page, with registration details for each.
Choosing a site
Which location should I choose?
I want the fullest range of services
London. The main campus holds the teaching clinic, the herb dispensary, the library and the public lecture programme, and it runs the most consultation sessions.
I am in the Midlands
Birmingham. A regional teaching centre with a community consultation clinic and evening public classes, and usually a shorter wait than London.
I am in the north of England
Manchester. Our northern base for short courses, CPD and workplace programmes, with consultations on advertised weekends.
I cannot travel, or I am outside the UK
Online, for teaching, lectures and mentoring. We do not offer clinical consultations online, so if you need an assessment, you will need to attend a site in person.
Waiting lists differ by site
Free consultation appointments are limited by the number of supervised students in clinic at each site, so waiting times vary. If you can travel to more than one location, say so when you book and we will offer you the earliest appointment available anywhere. Book a free consultation.
Summary
All locations at a glance
| Location | Services | Opening hours | Free consultations |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCMAT UK — Main CampusLondon |
| Monday–Friday 09:00–17:30 · Saturday 10:00–16:00 (term time) | Free community consultations run on [DAY] afternoons, by appointment, and are carried out by supervised students. |
| SCMAT UK — BirminghamBirmingham |
| Tuesday–Thursday 10:00–18:00 · Teaching Saturdays 09:30–17:00 | Free community consultations on the first Saturday of each month, 10:00–16:00, by appointment. |
| SCMAT UK — ManchesterManchester |
| Wednesday–Friday 10:00–18:00 · Short courses on advertised weekends | Free community consultations on advertised weekends. Please check the events page for the current schedule. |
| SCMAT UK OnlineOnline |
| Sessions scheduled in the evenings and at weekends to suit working students | We do not offer clinical consultations online. Diagnosis and treatment in Chinese medicine require in-person assessment. |
No clinical consultations online
Online provision covers teaching, public lectures and student mentoring only. We do not diagnose or treat at a distance, because assessment in this tradition requires the practitioner to see and examine the person. If you need a consultation, please choose one of the three sites above.
Still not sure where to go?
Send us a short enquiry with your postcode area and what you need, and the college office will tell you which site is sensible — or whether the honest answer is that none of them is close enough to be worth the journey.
Educational content notice
Content on this website describes Chinese medicine as it is taught and practised historically and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any condition. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional about your own health, and never delay or stop conventional treatment because of something you have read here.
Visit the college
Open days include a tour of the teaching clinic and the herb dispensary, and a chance to talk to tutors and current students. If you would rather come for a consultation, book in advance.