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 […]
Dear members, We have listened to your requests for the BCA to take a proactive role in political engagement and have begun our public affairs project that raises political consciousness of the contribution chiropractors make to their communities and looks to remove barriers for our members to be integrated into wider healthcare. Following the General […]
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 […]
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 […]
Over a third of 18–24-year-olds have been prevented from working due to back pain. 14% of the 18–24-year-olds who stated they were left unable to work due to back pain conditions, were prevented from working for 10-12 months. Over half of 18–24-year-olds are not registered with a GP (52%). New data from the British Chiropractic […]
Chiropractic Awareness Week (CAW) 2023 starts today and this year, we are highlighting how chiropractic can offer patients choice and how it can be a solution for those facing long NHS waiting lists and wanting to take a more proactive approach to their healthcare. CAW is our opportunity to show how chiropractic can support the […]
