The BCA is pleased to endorse Sport England’s recently published Physical Literacy Consensus Statement, developed by Liverpool John Moores University’s Research Institute for Sport and Exercise Sciences, in collaboration with academics from Coventry University, the University of Gloucestershire, the University of Bradford, the University of Waikato, Dublin City University, University College Cork, and Deakin University. […]
16 October is World Spine Day, and this year’s theme, Support Your Spine, encourages us to adopt habits that promote a healthy, strong, and flexible spine. We always hear how vital exercise is, but a comprehensive approach also includes nutrition, mental wellbeing, and lifestyle changes. Here are some other tips on supporting your spine for […]
Currently the number of people leaving the workforce due to long-term sickness is at its highest since the 1990s, with musculoskeletal (MSK) health conditions coming in as a leading cause, behind mental health*. Between 60% – 80% of Brits suffer from back pain within their lifetime, and with a sedentary lifestyle becoming more prevalent, it’s […]
We’ll be bringing members periodic updates on our political research and lobbying work. As a brief recap, members said they wanted the BCA to use research donations to establish ourselves in the political space. In 2024 so far, we have drilled down into the landscape to create understanding about where we can make impact and […]
Earlier this week, BCA President, Tim Button, had the pleasure to attend The Labour Party’s Annual Conference to meet policy makers and support the Right to Rehab Campaign which the BCA is part of. We continue our political research exploring how the BCA can influence the political agenda about the current MSK crisis in the […]
In March 2024, the Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Alliance (ARMA) conducted a review by sending Freedom of Information (FOI) requests to all 42 Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in England. The aim was to assess their leadership and strategic priorities for musculoskeletal (MSK) services. The resulting report underscores the need for immediate action. Key Findings: Nearly one […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
