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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
A major new campaign launched on 19 February, calling for an end to the postcode lottery for NHS rehabilitation services that help people recover from the likes of car crashes, cancer or strokes. The UK’s largest and longest-standing membership body for chiropractors joins forces with over 30 healthcare organisations and former Top Gear presenter and […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Michael Durtnall on 29 January 2024. It was a serious motorcycle accident, as a pillion passenger on a fellow sixth-former’s bike at the age of 18, which first propelled Michael into the world of chiropractic. After suffering debilitating backpain which no doctor, orthopaedic specialist […]
We are pleased to bring you some huge news for the chiropractic profession and the wider MSK community. Yesterday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) launched its new Guideline for the Non-Surgical Management of Chronic Primary Low Back Pain in Adults in Primary and Community Care Settings, which provides evidence-informed recommendations on non-surgical interventions for chronic […]
Over the last year, a specific focus on physical activity, or more importantly, physical inactivity has been adopted by various national and international chiropractic organisations. The World Federation of Chiropractic’s (WFC) Public Health Committee launched a 2022/23 Physical Activity Campaign and the Royal College of Chiropractors (RCC) released a Physical Activity Toolkit this autumn. With […]
Our recent report in partnership with One Poll, explored the impacts of musculoskeletal (MSK) issues facing the UK public and found that over half of men in the UK (51%) have avoided consulting their GP for issues related to back and joint pain. As part of Men’s Health Month, we are empowering men around the […]
