GNHCTUK
The Global Natural Healthcare Trust Charity UKCare & Support
for
LYME DISEASE
Patients Across the UK
“Lyme Disease is now seriously on the rise in the UK and particularly in the South West of England and Scotland. This is due to Climate Change and must be taken seriously.”
- Dame Annette Montague-Thomas
What We Do
The Global Natural Healthcare Trust (GNHCT) is a U.K. registered charity - registration number 1107629.
In 2001 The Global Natural Healthcare Trust was formed to meet a need for those afflicted & affected by HIV/AIDS here in the UK and by 2003 we were invited to South Africa where this was a huge problem. It is there GNHCT set up a strong base assisting several thousand patients back to optimum health and we maintained this until 2019. Here in the UK in 2003 we also saw our first Lyme Disease patient.
Lyme Disease is still misunderstood by many and often misdiagnosed, as HIV/AIDS became more understood and treatable GNHCT turned its attention to Lyme Disease and its various Co Infections helping as many patients as possible whose lives were shattered by the disease. This is our work today here in the UK.
In 2025 we embraced the need for Neuro Degenerative Diseases as in MS-MND-Parkinsons-Huntingdons- Lewy Body-Alzheimers-Amyotrophic lateral Sclerosis-Spinal Muscular atrophy. We also have one of the 3 Canavan cases in the UK.
It is our intention now to reach out to those who have ME Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or CFS which needs much care and time to treat and heal.
In 2001 The Global Natural Healthcare Trust was formed to meet a need for those afflicted & affected by HIV/AIDS here in the UK and by 2003 we were invited to South Africa where this was a huge problem. It is there GNHCT set up a strong base assisting several thousand patients back to optimum health and we maintained this until 2019. Here in the UK in 2003 we also saw our first Lyme Disease patient.
Lyme Disease is still misunderstood by many and often misdiagnosed, as HIV/AIDS became more understood and treatable GNHCT turned its attention to Lyme Disease and its various Co Infections helping as many patients as possible whose lives were shattered by the disease. This is our work today here in the UK.
In 2025 we embraced the need for Neuro Degenerative Diseases as in MS-MND-Parkinsons-Huntingdons- Lewy Body-Alzheimers-Amyotrophic lateral Sclerosis-Spinal Muscular atrophy. We also have one of the 3 Canavan cases in the UK.
It is our intention now to reach out to those who have ME Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or CFS which needs much care and time to treat and heal.
FREE Herbal Clinic Consultations
Herbal Consultations in clinic are FREE for Lyme Disease patients and all prescriptions are charged at only cost to encourage patients to walk the path of Safe Natural Healing. Extensive Medical Herb gardens for the Herbal Dispensary are happening at our growing tunnels and we will take on students to train in Medical Herbalism.
Safe Natural Healing Prescriptions
People of all ages and all types of background consult Medical Herbalist. We do NOT retail our prescriptions. You can only have Herbal Medicine if you are a registered patient with the clinic. Once you are registered, you can have your prescriptions posted if you are living at a distance. The cost involved for postage and packing is kept to a minimum.
Peaceful Haven for Those in Need
At our Penhale clinic we can provide a safe and supportive haven for people who need a peaceful getaway to recover or just recharge their batteries among our mature gardens. With the additional medicines, therapies and support available, plus our local organic produce, we are aiming to become a leading herbal & holistic care centre in the UK.
Current Projects
GNHCT-UK is working towards building the new Holistic Day Centre in Cornwall.
We already have the clinic located in the heart of the Cornish countryside for those in need of added care and support who are afflicted with life changing health problems now, yet our hopes, dreams & plans for the future are far bigger than where we are now.
We have so much to achieve and we hope to see you along the way.
We already have the clinic located in the heart of the Cornish countryside for those in need of added care and support who are afflicted with life changing health problems now, yet our hopes, dreams & plans for the future are far bigger than where we are now.
We have so much to achieve and we hope to see you along the way.
News & Events
“There has to be a way forward when you are living with Lyme Disease”
GNHCT host annual awareness conferences both in Scotland and the South West of England.
Our conferences are open to anyone who would like to attend and we look forward to welcoming you.
We host fundraising events throughout the year, you can even choose to host your own event to support the work we do.
Latest News
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"Cornwall Growing Tunnels"
During the pandemic, in the summer of 2020, we were able to secure the land and have setup four 200ft growing tunnels near our clinic in the heart of Cornwall.We are now growing over 10,000 organic medical herbs and plants, with the first batch processed, packaged & dispensed in the autumn of 2021, including tinctures, capsules, tablets & extracts, all seeded, grown and produced on site in Cornwall.
We have a seeding tunnel, a planting tunnel, and two tunnels currently with 6-8ft plants almost ready for harvest.
We currently welcome volunteers to help at the growing tunnels. If you'd be interested in volunteering, or to find out more information about the services we provide & our medicines or treatments please get in touch today via email to info@gnhct.com or call us on +44 (0)1726 861490.
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"Lyme on the Line"
We are still providing our "Lyme on the Line" telephone support service where we provide FREE phone support to Lyme Disease patients.If you'd like to know more, or if you need our support with Lyme Disease, please get in touch asap via email to info@gnhct.com or call us on +44 (0)1726 861490
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"The 5 Year Plan"
Our hopes are to open two new centres for treating Lyme Disease patients in the UK; one in the south and one in the north, we've been looking at the services we hope to provide in addition to what we currently do.2026-2027 Fundraising Diary
GNHCT Celebration Evening – Saturday 24th October 2026
Join us for a special evening celebrating 26 years of GNHCT's charity work at The Alverton Manor Hotel, Truro.
🥂 Arrival from 7:00pm
Guests seated by 7:30pm for a presentation showcasing 26 years of charitable achievements.
The evening will include:
Starters
Main Course
Dessert
Tea & Coffee
Live Soul Band & Dancing
Fundraising Raffle
We greatly appreciate your continued support and look forward to celebrating with you.
Tickets: £90 per person
Tickets go on sale 1st July 2026.
About Us
GNHCT-UK Founder, Dame Annette Montague-Thomas, R.M.H., D.B.Th., D.O., F.U.R.H.P.,
GNHCT is a long-established healthcare charity now in its 26th year, having supported several thousand patients in need of specialist and holistic care.
Founded in 2000, we pioneered holistic treatment for HIV/AIDS in the UK and spent over 20 years providing care in South Africa to thousands living in impoverished conditions. This work was handed over to another charity in 2020 and continues today.
Since 2003, GNHCT has specialised in the management and support of Lyme Disease and its complex co-infections, offering intensive, hands-on care. Our work has since expanded to include Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), neurodegenerative diseases, and holistic support for breast, ovarian and prostate cancer.
In 2026, we are also launching a small specialist Day Centre for children and teenagers on the autism spectrum, providing holistic healthcare, care and development-focused education in a supportive environment.
Clinical care is led by a Registered Clinical Medical Herbalist and Homeopath, a Fellow of the URHP, with over 35 years’ experience. Patients are seen primarily at our Cornwall clinics, where full consultations and follow-ups are provided free of charge. Patients only pay for their prescribed herbal medicines, which can be posted if required.
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Testimonials
For anyone reading this website for the first time, be prepared to be surprised as this Cornish based charity has such vison: and sees the need of what ordinary people and families are struggling with on a day to day basis.
Until you get into a situation when no one else can help you, you will never understand the need. Care and Home Care packages are in short supply; and often people like myself, get left alone for a good part of their lives as I don’t have a family that are in the county. I suppose if I am honest I have become a bit of a liability!
I first met Annette Montague-Thomas in her Herbal Clinic in Truro in 1989 when she opened, and then again in 2003 when she had returned from her monthly working trip to South Africa, I was very interested in her work and just how quickly Herbal Medicine had helped me recover from a very debilitating illness.
Although GNHCT-UK is just starting, we must remember they have 40 years of experience in Health Care and Herbal Medicine. For me GNHCT was a life saver and the greatest support I could wish for. I know that you and other people will be delighted to be a part of this charity, whether it is as a volunteer, a fundraiser, or like for me at 83 a complete blessing in my years.
Until you get into a situation when no one else can help you, you will never understand the need. Care and Home Care packages are in short supply; and often people like myself, get left alone for a good part of their lives as I don’t have a family that are in the county. I suppose if I am honest I have become a bit of a liability!
I first met Annette Montague-Thomas in her Herbal Clinic in Truro in 1989 when she opened, and then again in 2003 when she had returned from her monthly working trip to South Africa, I was very interested in her work and just how quickly Herbal Medicine had helped me recover from a very debilitating illness.
Although GNHCT-UK is just starting, we must remember they have 40 years of experience in Health Care and Herbal Medicine. For me GNHCT was a life saver and the greatest support I could wish for. I know that you and other people will be delighted to be a part of this charity, whether it is as a volunteer, a fundraiser, or like for me at 83 a complete blessing in my years.
I would like to thank GNHCT for all the good work they have done to help save lives in Africa.
I have followed this charity since its concept and have been out to Africa to see their work myself with my husband.
Having worked alongside Annette Montague-Thomas and her colleague Liz Lyden, it quite amazed me just how much GNHCT have grown and have gained so many patients in South Africa, who literally travel for days and then just sit and wait to be seen, even from other African countries.
Having known Annette for many years, as we are personal friends, I know her vision is to heal and love and care for as many people in need as possible.
GNHCT is needed in the U.K. and here in Cornwall our Care Packages are on overload, so many people live isolated lives without any one visiting them, I can see Annette’s vision of reaching to those in need and I am proud of not only what this charity has already achieved, but what it is planning here in the U.K.
Like us you too could make a small contribution each month on a standing order/direct debit to help others.
I have followed this charity since its concept and have been out to Africa to see their work myself with my husband.
Having worked alongside Annette Montague-Thomas and her colleague Liz Lyden, it quite amazed me just how much GNHCT have grown and have gained so many patients in South Africa, who literally travel for days and then just sit and wait to be seen, even from other African countries.
Having known Annette for many years, as we are personal friends, I know her vision is to heal and love and care for as many people in need as possible.
GNHCT is needed in the U.K. and here in Cornwall our Care Packages are on overload, so many people live isolated lives without any one visiting them, I can see Annette’s vision of reaching to those in need and I am proud of not only what this charity has already achieved, but what it is planning here in the U.K.
Like us you too could make a small contribution each month on a standing order/direct debit to help others.
GNHCT was formed to meet a need for HIV/AIDS in Sub Saharan Africa and what people need to know and realise is the amount of HIV/AIDS here in the U.K. and right here in Cornwall.
I happen to have HIV and sadly lost my partner some years back, the stigma and abuse and isolation I suffered was second to none, and, when I met GNHCT at their first fundraising ball in 2001, I could see that they had vision and I then asked them "would they work with people afflicted in the U.K?" and their immediate answer was “Yes indeed!”
I have been very involved with GNHCT and am delighted that they are now broadening their horizons to open a Day Care Centre for people in need. The centre will be a wonderful asset to Cornwall and to the elderly, the lonely, and those that just need that special place to be.
I happen to have HIV and sadly lost my partner some years back, the stigma and abuse and isolation I suffered was second to none, and, when I met GNHCT at their first fundraising ball in 2001, I could see that they had vision and I then asked them "would they work with people afflicted in the U.K?" and their immediate answer was “Yes indeed!”
I have been very involved with GNHCT and am delighted that they are now broadening their horizons to open a Day Care Centre for people in need. The centre will be a wonderful asset to Cornwall and to the elderly, the lonely, and those that just need that special place to be.
Our family has a member with a terminal disease, it has changed our lives from once a busy active family, to a family that just rotates around one person and how comfortable we can make our loved one each day.
GNHCT visit our family once or twice a week, they arranged some extra support for us that was free, until we got into the system of a NHS Care Package.
This Cornish based charity has become so important to us that we can never repay their time or kindness.
Without GNHCT we would have had a very worrying time, they are simply wonderful people.
GNHCT visit our family once or twice a week, they arranged some extra support for us that was free, until we got into the system of a NHS Care Package.
This Cornish based charity has become so important to us that we can never repay their time or kindness.
Without GNHCT we would have had a very worrying time, they are simply wonderful people.
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