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About us

What we do
A leading self-regulatory body for the practice of traditional acupuncture in the UK

Our professional codes
Committed to ensuring all patients receive the highest standard professional care

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Your local qualified practitioner

Governing Board
The GB oversees the work of the BAcC

Statutory regulation
Working hard to raise political awareness and recognition of the acupuncture profession

Current vacancies
Jobs @ the BAcC

Complaints
If you need help or advice in making a complaint

Professional conduct committee findings
Details of disciplinary actions taken by the BAcC

Data Protection Act policy
The BAcC is committed to a policy of protecting the rights and freedoms of individuals with respect to the processing of their personal data.

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The UK's largest professional body for traditional acupuncturists

Benefits of membership
Learn more about our membership package

Student membership
Studying acupuncture? become a student member of BAcC for free

Apply or enquire
If you want to join, found out how much and apply online

Patient Involvement
Join our national patient liason group and help promote acupuncture

Traditional acupuncture

Traditional acupuncture

What is traditional acupuncture?
Traditional acupuncture is a healthcare system based on ancient principles...

Why use a BAcC member?
It is very important to check that your acupuncturist is safe and competent.

Your first treatment
Before, during, after

Is acupuncture safe?
Acupuncture is one of the safest medical treatments, both conventional and complementary, on offer in the UK.

Styles of acupuncture
BAcC members may practice various styles of acupuncture, or use associated techniques during your treatment

History of acupuncture
Traditional acupuncture is a branch of traditional Chinese medicine - a tried and tested healthcare system that has been practised for thousands of years in China and the Far East.

FAQs
Browse our frequently asked questions

Acupuncture on video
FAQs and testimonials about acupuncture

Ask an expert
Ask an expert any question you like

News

News

Acupuncture in the news
Recent news items in the media about acupuncture

Press releases
News generated by the BAcC

Press office
The BAcC press office provides background information and facts on traditional acupuncture for both broadcast and print media

Press statements
Statements on important issues in the acupuncture profession

Research

Research

Our research approach
Find out about the Acupuncture Research Resource Centre

Fact sheets
The BAcC has produced factsheets outlining the state of current research for specific conditions

Review papers
More detailed research papers aimed at the medical practitioner

Contact ARRC
Contact for research based enquiries

For healthcare professionals

For healthcare professionals

For healthcare professionals
Information for health practitioners such as GPs and Nurses

Acupuncture in care homes
Read about the benefits of acupuncture in a care home setting

Study

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Combating wedding stress with a pre-wedding MOT

Source: Zest blog

Date/Issue: 20 March 2012

article link: http://www.zest.co.uk/zest-blog/bridal-blog-combating-wedding-stress

Wedding planning is stessful. Even if you're the most chilled out bide (I'm not)] there comes a day when it all feels a bit overwheming. My session started with an acupuncturist I explained how I've been feeling anxious and moody ..............