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. […]
Members will have seen the announcement of the Autumn Budget earlier this week. The Budget revealed a number of changes including employers’ national insurance contributions, inheritance tax, capital gains tax and other duties, as well as increased investment and measures to tackle the root causes of ill-health inactivity. The BCA welcomes the Chancellor’s acknowledgement in […]
The Autumn Budget was announced earlier this week. The Budget revealed a number of changes including employers’ national insurance contributions, inheritance tax, capital gains tax and other duties, as well as increased investment and measures to tackle the root causes of ill-health inactivity. The British Chiropractic Association welcome the Chancellors acknowledgement in the Autumn Budget […]
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 […]
On Thursday 26 September, BCA President, Tim Button, attended Treforest Campus at the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic (WIOC) (University of South Wales), to witness a momentous for the chiropractic profession event – the ‘Topping out’ ceremony of the institution’s fabulous new Student Chiropractic Clinic. The project will replace the current facilities at the William Price […]
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 […]
