The BCA are aware of the news that Steve Hughes is missing. Information about Steve’s disappearance is being shared by his wife, (also a former BCA member), Tone Tellefsen Hughes: https://www.facebook.com/LucksYardClinic The post Former member missing: Steve Hughes appeared first on British Chiropractic Association ..read more

The British Chiropractic Association (BCA) welcomes the formation of the new Government. We are encouraged by their commitment to reduce NHS waiting times, and their openness to utilising the private sector to provide immediate relief to the NHS. Addressing musculoskeletal (MSK) issues will be central to this and to getting more people back in to work. There is a win-win for people and for the Government if this is done right. We look forward to exploring how the Chiropractic sector and our wider healthcare community can collaborate with Government on this and for an effective long-term preven ..read more

The Chiropractors Act 1994 provides statutory regulation for the profession and the title ‘chiropractor’ is protected under this legislation. The BCA thanks Ian and the many BCA members who were central to gaining statutory registration. As the largest and longest-standing association for chiropractors in the UK, we are proud to have played our part in achieving this credible status. We are proudly committed to the ongoing development of the profession, just as we have been since our establishment in 1925. Chapter 1: The journey to this legislation started in 1975 The Chiropractors Act ..read more

We are very pleased to share with you this insightful segment from The One Show, where BCA Board Member and Chiropractor, Faye Deane, provides her expert opinion about the use of innovative AI equipment, designed to assist manual workers and protect their backs and joints. Watch the segment on iPlayer here This is a direct result of the BCA’s influential media relations strategy, reaching distinguished media outlets and demonstrating the value, relevance and expertise of chiropractic within the modern healthcare landscape. Commenting on the topic of AI in healthcare, Faye said: “AI is infiltra ..read more

What a week, BCA Members! We hope you’ve enjoyed the Chiropractic Awareness Week (CAW) 2024 celebrations as much as we have, and you feel more empowered to have impactful conversations with your community and demonstrate how chiropractors can support the primary healthcare system. We can’t wait to share the magnificent results of this year’s campaign with you, so scroll down to find out how our collective efforts have helped raise awareness of the value and credibility of chiropractic. Things we did Throughout the week, whilst we were raising awareness and celebrating the value and expertise t ..read more

On Tuesday 23 April, for the first time in 30 years, the BCA hosted a roundtable discussion at Westminster, chaired by BCA President, Tim Button. The roundtable was kindly sponsored by Alex Sobel MP, with the purpose of progressing the BCA’s Vision for chiropractic to be integral to UK healthcare and exploring how chiropractors can help with the musculoskeletal (MSK) crisis in the UK. This momentous event for the profession was attended by prominent stakeholders including MPs and Peers, former ministers for sport, regulators, Royal colleges, the Secretary General, and nationally renowned MSK e ..read more

Chiropractic Awareness Week (CAW) 2024 starts today and this year, we are raising awareness and speaking up for our profession, to build understanding and recognition about the value and expertise that chiropractors bring to their local communities. CAW is a celebration of everything chiropractors do as healthcare professionals; how they treat and care for people, how they work together as peers and their wider role in the healthcare arena. CAW is our opportunity to show how chiropractic can positively impact patient experience in terms of availability of choice, speed of appointments, and all ..read more

From left to right – BCA CEO, Cait Allen, MP, Caroline Nokes and BCA Board Member, Philippa OakleyLocal MP lends support to chiropractors in Romsey On Thursday, 11 April, the Rt Hon Caroline Nokes, MP for Romsey and Southampton North met with representatives of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) at a local chiropractic clinic. Ms Nokes, accompanied by the BCA, met with Alex Dimopoulos, a registered BCA chiropractor at Romsey Chiropractic Clinic on Abbey Walk. Together, they delved into the diverse patient base that frequents the clinic, shedding light on broader healthcare access trend ..read more

It is with great sadness that we have to report the passing of Dr Stuart Wight after a short but dignified fight against pancreatic cancer. He will be greatly missed by those who had contact with him and who will remember the quietly spoken, thoughtful and considered opinions he offered. He was a true gentleman, inquisitive, knowledgeable and skilful in the art of chiropractic, all focused to the best care and benefit of the patient. For those who did not have the pleasure of knowing him, a brief indication of  some of his achievements and the historical context of his career choice may g ..read more

BCA President, Tim Button, signing the BCA Patient Charter to display in his clinic.A special message from BCA President, Tim Button This year’s Chiropractic Awareness Week (CAW) (22-28 April) feels extra special, as it’s my first as your President. It’s a moment in the calendar I always look forward to, and we’ve been working hard to make this annual moment something truly meaningful and tangible. We started by asking ourselves afresh what this week means – and the answer is two fold. Firstly, and at its core, Chiropractic Awareness Week is a celebration of everything we do as healthcare prof ..read more