British Acupuncture Council - Research

Welcome to the British Acupuncture Council's web site. This web site provides information about the British Acupuncture Council, which is the main association representing and regulating professional acupuncturists in Great Britain. This web site provides information about the work of the British Acupuncture Council in promoting research and safe and ethical practice, what to expect during an acupuncture treatment, and an online practitioner search engine.

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British Acupuncture Council, 63 Jeddo Road, London, W12 9HQ, UK. Tel: 020 8735 0400

The BAcC encourages research into acupuncture, which is aimed at improving the evidence base and demonstrating the value of traditional acupuncture.

The BAcC has a research strategy that covers a range of research areas and methodologies. The aim is to encourage research-mindedness among the members of the acupuncture profession and to provide support and guidance on research matters both for the profession and for the general public. The BAcC also aims to develop the evidence base for acupuncture through promoting research into the clinical effectiveness and safety of acupuncture. In this work, it is hoped that it is possible to develop innovative research models, both quantitative and qualitative, which reflect better the interactive and dynamic elements of traditional acupuncture and the patient-centred nature of the therapeutic relationship. In addition audit and outcome protocols will be developed for use in assessing the practice of acupuncture in the UK and the outcomes of treatment in everyday clinical practice.

The BAcC works with closely aligned acupuncture research organisations: the Acupuncture Research Resources Centre, the Foundation for Traditional Chinese Medicine and the Oriental Medical Research Trust (OMRT). (See Organisations section)

The BAcC fosters the development of a culture of research in colleges by promoting college-based and student research projects. The BAcC also welcomes involvement with academic research groups, medical acupuncturists and others within the NHS. For BAcC members, grants for small research projects are available.

For research enquiries please contact research@acupuncture.org.uk