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 […]
Your conference highlights Chiro Live 2024 was a resounding success, bringing together over 300 chiropractors, international experts, students, and industry partners at the iconic St George’s Park. The event celebrated the transformative power of movement in musculoskeletal health and explored innovative approaches to help patients “Move Beyond Pain”. We were thrilled to welcome attendees from […]
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 […]
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 […]
