BCA Conference 2022: ‘The Homecoming’

The Vox, Birmingham International Birmingham International Complex

05/11/2022 - 06/11/2022

We are back in-person, by popular demand from our members, so get ready for the most exciting BCA event yet

Our annual BCA Conference is back and better. This exciting Homecoming will see BCA members, students and the healthcare community come together to discuss some of the most important issues facing the sector and celebrate the BCA’s new Mission: to be the home of chiropractors who put patients first.

Across every healthcare discipline, patients are at the centre and an integrated approach to healthcare is essential to being patient centric. This commonality links all healthcare professionals.

Integral to the healthcare community, BCA Conference 2022: The Homecoming will celebrate multi-disciplinary working, with chiropractors, GPs, physiotherapists and other MSK specialists coming together with one common goal of patient-first care.

Huge amount of workshops and hands-on content!

The BCA’s Vision is for chiropractic to be integral to UK healthcare and this year’s conference will demonstrate how BCA chiropractors are building credibility as evidence-informed experts within modern, multi-disciplinary healthcare teams; from the latest clinical research to how a multi-disciplinary approach works in practice to put patients first.

You won’t want to miss our fresh take on the annual conference, or the opportunity to connect with your peers after the enforced break we have all navigated. Back in person also means hands on CPD opportunities, not to mention the all-important catch ups and laughs during breaks, in the bar, at the Gala Dinner or on the morning BCA team run!

Scroll down to find out more in our conference programme.

Book tickets now and reserve your spot.

You can find event location and accommodation options below.

If you have any questions, contact enquiries@chiropractic-uk.co.uk.

For sponsorship enquires email accounts@chiropractic-uk.co.uk.

Research Posters – Call for Abstracts

The BCA is delighted to offer researchers, scholars, practitioners and students the opportunity to share your research findings in a poster format during our annual conference. All projects will be considered, however we particularly encourage student projects and projects that align with the conference theme of patient-centred care. The deadline for abstract submission is Thursday 1 September 2022. Click here for more information, including submission instructions and guidelines.

Information for BCA members who graduated in 2021 and who will graduate in 2022

2021 & 2022 New Graduate BCA members can benefit from a discounted ticket for the whole conference weekend, including the gala dinner, priced at just £295 (discounted from £360). Scroll down and book your place today, using the ‘Conference + Dinner (2021 & 2022 New Graduate BCA Member)’ ticket type.

Information for Student Members

The BCA is able to provide a number of free student places, including transport to and from the venue (The Vox Conference Centre, Birmingham), for Saturday 5 November. With this offer, we are aiming to bring student delegates to the conference, without the complexity of having to source accommodation for the Saturday night, which would have been at their own expense.

Student members, who are interested in attending the first day of the conference free of charge, can contact their BCA Committee Rep(s) for more information. You can find the names of the BCA Committee Rep(s) for each university below:

Katie Mihalovics and Clea Reid (Teesside University)
Ami Ashby and Hazle Park (London South Bank University)
Nicola Green (McTimoney College of Chiropractic)
Jill Cheung (AECC University College)

We are currently liaising with WIOC, University of South Wales, and will announce the name(s) of the representative(s) that student members from USW can contact in the coming months. Please keep an eye on this event page and look out for information in upcoming BCA emails.

Accommodation

We have secured rooms at the Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC for members attending BCA Conference 2022: The Homecoming. Click here to access the dedicated booking link.

Members are also welcome to book their own accommodation should they wish to. Scroll down to our ‘Hotel Information’ section for more accommodation options.

Programme:

Speaker	Subject	Date & Time
	The programme is subject to change.
Mr Ansar Mahmood Mr Ansar Mahmood Mr Ansar Mahmood Mr Ansar Mahmood is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in Birmingham, specialising in regenerative medicine, sports injuries, pain management, as well as joint pain, arthritis and fractures.	WORKSHOP AND PLENARY - Introduction to MSK PRP Therapy and Hyaluronic Acid
Dr Ben Scott Dr Ben Scott Dr Ben Scott Ben is a Speaker, Coach and Clinician helping people to live – to fulfil their potential and get the best out of life. At the age of 13 Ben was a confident, happy kid who loved his life. Enduring many challenges in quick succession, he fast became a fearful one who resented it. Unaware of how to change and get his life back on track, he embarked on a journey to discover the answers to overcoming life’s greatest challenges, and what it takes for us to truly live. Drawing on his own personal, professional and clinical experiences, he helps people from around the world to discover how to live and get the best out of themselves; helping them to find purpose, to achieve and sustain their health, to form loving relationships, and to know how to identify and overcome the mental barriers that hold them back. A Doctor of Chiropractic graduating from AECC in 2011, he holds a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, a 3 year postgraduate in Functional Neurology with the Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies, and a 2 year postgraduate in Childhood Developmental, Learning Disabilities and Behavioural Disorders with the International Association of Functional Neurology and Rehabilitation (IAFNR).  Since January 2021, he became Scottish Rugby’s National Wellbeing Coach, where he helps the Men’s squad to personally develop and achieve the wellbeing essentials they need to be perform to their best, on and off the field. READ MORE ABOUT MY TALK HERE	PLENARY - The Wellbeing of a Chiropractor: How life as a Chiropractor supports and challenges our ability to truly live
Dr Brian Faulkner Dr Brian Faulkner Dr Brian Faulkner Co-Founder Colourful CPD BSc (Hons), BVM&S, CertGP(SAM), CertGP(BPS), MBA, MSc(Psych), FRCVS Brian graduated from Edinburgh Vet School in 1995 and worked in mixed practice before studying for an MBA at Nottingham Business School in 2001. He has set up and developed 6 veterinary practices from start-ups during the last 22 years and currently leads and works as a clinician in his current practice Aldeburgh Vets. Brian completed a Masters in Applied Positive Psychology, as well as General Practice certificates in Business and Professional Studies and Small Animal Medicine. He was The UK’s Petplan Vet of the Year in 2008. He is Associate Professor in Veterinary Business at Nottingham University Vet School and in July 2020 he was awarded the title Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (FRCVS) in recognition of outstanding contributions to the veterinary profession. In 2022, Brian was also awarded the RCVS Inspiration Award for his work with charity and support for colleagues within the profession. READ MORE ABOUT MY TALK HERE.	PLENARY - Understanding Self-Doubt and Developing Self-Confidence
Prof. David Byfield Prof. David Byfield Prof. David Byfield Head of Clinical Services Welsh Institute of Chiropractic, University of South Wales BSc (Hons), DC, MPhil, FCC, FBCA, FFEAC, FHEA David Byfield has been in private practise and chiropractic education for the past 43 years in Canada, England and Wales. David joined the University of South Wales (USW) in 1998, following teaching posts at CMCC and AECC University College to develop an integrated master’s chiropractic degree programme. He was Head of the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic (WIOC) and currently the Head of Clinical Services in the Faculty of Life Sciences and Education. He was recently conferred Professor in Professional Practice in May 2018 for his clinical and educational contribution. David has written three chiropractic educational textbooks related to chiropractic manipulative skills learning and teaching and has published a number of scientific papers, including book chapters covering spinal manipulation and rehabilitation. David has been a member of the General Chiropractic Council in the UK and currently sits on the European Council on Chiropractic Education and contributes to the European Academy of Chiropractic as Chair of the Special Interest Group Clinical Chiropractic. David is currently enrolled as a PhD student at USW, investigating the relationship between spinal pain, physical inactivity and cognitive decline. READ MORE ABOUT MY TALK HERE.	PLENARY - TED Talk: Addressing the BCA’s Vision, for chiropractic to be integral to UK healthcare from a WIOC perspective
Donna Strachan Donna Strachan Donna Strachan Donna Strachan graduated from the AECC University College in 2001 with a Master’s in Chiropractic. Donna began working with the English Institute of Sport in a lecturing and consultancy capacity in 2009, which was her introduction into Sports Chiropractic. Since then, she has been gaining experience across a number of sports, including England Rugby, British Athletics, England FA, British Dressage and British Skiing. Donna worked at the Polyclinic within the Athlete’s Village at the London 2012 Olympics and the Polyclinic within the Athlete’s Village at the 2015 Baku European Games. Within the last two years, Donna has been part of an Equine Clinic MDT, alongside a Veterinary Surgeon, Equine Chiropractor, Saddler and Farrier, to assess horse and rider performance. She has also undertaken a Performance Manager role for Global Cycling Network. Donna is currently chiropractor for the championship team, Caldy Rugby RFU. Somewhat juxtaposed to this, Donna has a paediatric clinic and works closely with lactation consultants and dieticians with babies at significant risk from feeding disorders and weight gain issues.  Donna’s particular areas of interest are Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) and Taping Technique. Donna lectures nationally and internationally in IASTM, Taping, Manipulation and Exercise & Injury Prevention.  In clinic, Donna works from her Wirral based practice, which houses Physiotherapy, Chiropractic and in-house Strength and Conditioning. READ MORE ABOUT MY TALK HERE.	PLENARY - Unlock the Logic
Dr Michelle Holmes Dr Michelle Holmes Dr Michelle Holmes Dr Michelle Holmes is a health services researcher with experience of working with various healthcare professionals and patient groups. Her research involves collating and promoting research to improve patient outcomes and delivery of health services. Michelle’s personal research interests include patient experience of care, self-management, chronic conditions and multimorbidity, and the pedagogy of research methods. In 2021 Michelle completed her PhD at the University of Southampton, examining patient-reported outcomes as active components of treatment for low back pain. At AECC University College she lectures in Research Methods and is the Postgraduate Framework Lead for the School of Chiropractic. READ MORE ABOUT MY TALK HERE.	PLENARY - The Power of Patient-Centred Care
Pip Lawrence Pip Lawrence Pip Lawrence Director Wellbeing People Pip is an award-winning Wellbeing Coach, Speaker and the creator of the Recalibrate Wellbeing® Programme. In 2019, Pip was appointed the Wellbeing Director for Wellbeing People, after merging her business, Day One Wellness, which she founded in 2014. Pip is wildly passionate about empowering other people to live their best lives. She believes the only way we can turn this global wellbeing epidemic around is by educating organisations and communities on how to create optimal wellbeing environments for employees and community members to thrive. Prioritising wellbeing is often viewed as selfish or a waste of ‘good’ time but from Pip’s experience, witnessed first-hand, it can be one of the most selfless time saving activities an individual organisation or community can invest in. READ MORE ABOUT MY TALK HERE.	WORKSHOP AND PLENARY - Improving Patients' Wellbeing
Luke Davies Luke Davies Luke Davies Luke graduated from the Welsh Institute of Chiropractic (WIOC) in 2015 and started Back to Roots (B2R) in 2016. Frustrated by some traditional models of care, Luke teamed up with Paul McCambridge to create a company that marries up evidence-based practice and holistic healthcare. In 2017, Luke and Paul started guest lecturing at the University of South Wales (USW), WIOC. Fast forward 2022, B2R methods are now entwined with Paul being course leader and Luke lecturing weekly across all 4 years. From July 2022, Luke is teaching on the Physiotherapy programme at USW. Luke mentors healthcare professionals and trainers in the B2R approach and has spoken internationally on the topic of exercise adherence and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.  Luke, Paul and the B2R team have been running CPD events around the world for the past 5 years, including most recently back-to-back sold out worldwide internships receiving British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) and Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) accreditation along the way. B2R created “Pain Clinic”, A 12-week self-management programme delivered via the Results Wellness Lifestyle app which is also undergoing trials for approval to be accessible on the National Health Service (NHS) here in the UK. Luke Published his first book in 2022 entitled “Stress, The Good and the Bad for Aches and Pains”, a story-telling aid for clinicians in prescribing active care and guideline-based practice. READ MORE ABOUT MY TALK HERE.	WORKSHOP - A Contemporary Evidence-Based Approach to the Painful Shoulder
Paul McCambridge Paul McCambridge Paul McCambridge Current Course Leader on MChiro Program at the University of South Wales (USW). Director at Back to Roots – Company which works clinically and delivers CPDs on clinical guideline implementation for MSK conditions around the world. CPD content approved by British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM). Non-executive director at Results, Wellness, Lifestyle – one of the largest online health and fitness subscriber websites in the UK. Content creator of Pain Clinic – a self-management app, currently going under feasibility and effectiveness evaluation within NHS. Joint Developer of Up & Running – a programme to help improve physical activity of younger people with low level mental health issues and low socio economic backgrounds. Alongside H.E.R.O.N network and King’s College London. External Examiner for the MChiro programme at London South Bank University (LSBU). Council Member on the European Council of Chiropractic Education. Former work as Pain Clinic Specialist on NHS Bronllys Hospital Multidisciplinary Pain Clinic. Former Exercise Physiologist at Nuffield Hospitals. READ MORE ABOUT MY TALK HERE.	WORKSHOP - A Contemporary Evidence-Based Approach to the Painful Shoulder
Hannah Fairris Hannah Fairris Hannah Fairris Hannah has been working in general practice since 2018, seeing patients as a First Contact Practitioner and establishing MSK triage services across the Winchester Primary Care Network. At the start of the pandemic, MSK services across the city had to be suspended. Hannah then became the Operations Manager for Winchester’s largest GP practice, leading the flu vaccination campaign and making sure the practice was able to meet its targets through the challenging year ahead. Hannah has now returned to AECC University College to study physiotherapy and has spent the summer on placement in the MSK and respiratory departments of various hospitals across Dorset and Hampshire. Her particular interests lie in joint injections, health inequalities and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Hannah firmly believes that chiropractors have valuable skills to offer in an NHS landscape and have the potential to provide meaningful support throughout community, primary and secondary healthcare services. READ MORE ABOUT THE PANEL DISCUSSION HERE.	PLENARY - Panel Discussion: Opportunities and challenges on the journey to integral chiropractic
Dr Kenneth Young Dr Kenneth Young Dr Kenneth Young Senior Research Fellow in Musculoskeletal Health University of Central Lancashire Kenneth Young is a Senior Research Fellow in Musculoskeletal Health at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston, England. A chiropractor with additional training in diagnostic imaging (DACBR), he received his PhD in 2018. Ken previously taught radiology at the University of South Wales and Murdoch University in Perth, Australia. His research interests include the evidence basis for manual therapies, professionalism, and knowledge translation. He has been invited to speak across North America, Europe, and Australia. He is Trustee Chair for the practice-based research network Chiropractic International Research Collaborative (CIRCuit). Ken also continues to run Young Radiology, a diagnostic imaging interpretation service he founded in 2000. READ MORE ABOUT THE PANEL DISCUSSION HERE.	PLENARY - Panel Discussion: Opportunities and challenges on the journey to integral chiropractic
Tom Greenway Tom Greenway Tom Greenway Tom graduated in 1990 from the AECC. He runs the Waldegrave Clinic in South West London, which is a large multidiscipline MSK clinic. He has a keen interest in integrating chiropractic into elite sport. He has worked in premiership football, and at the Olympic Games. He has also served on the board of the General Chiropractic Council as a registrant member. READ MORE ABOUT THE PANEL DISCUSSION HERE.	PLENARY - Panel Discussion: Opportunities and challenges on the journey to integral chiropractic
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Hotel Information:

The Vox, Birmingham International

The Vox Conference Centre, Resorts World, Birmingham B40 1PU

The Vox is located at Resorts World Birmingham and is a stone’s throw from the NEC and Birmingham International Airport, both clearly signposted from all motorways and major routes including the M42, M40 & M6.

Just 8 miles from Birmingham city centre and at the heart of the UK motorway network, the Vox is in the perfect location for car travel.

Travel information can be found here.

We have also secured 300 car parking spaces at Resorts World, should delegates choose to drive to the venue. More details (such as a map) will be released before the event.

We have secured rooms at the Crowne Plaza Birmingham NEC for members attending BCA Conference 2022: The Homecoming. Click here to access the dedicated booking link.

Members are also welcome to book their own accommodation should they wish to. More accommodation options can be found here.

Exhibition & Sponsorship

For sponsorship enquires email accounts@chiropractic-uk.co.uk.

Booking:

To book for the conference, select the number of tickets you require in the relevant categories.

The correct number of delegate information fields will appear and you can then complete the details for each delegate.

It is important we have the correct name and and individual email address for each delegate as this information will be used to generate the confirmation of attendance (for CPD purposes).

Please enter the name and email address of each delegate - the person marked as lead delegate will have the payment raised in their name on our system so, if there are any queries regarding receipts, please contact accounts@chiropractic-uk.co.uk and ensure you quote the lead delegate's name.

Dinner tickets are only available to non delegate guests of delegates attending the conference.

Please note that any accommodation must be booked separately with the hotel. Details under 'Hotel Information'.

The total for the tickets you have selected will update to show the final amount owing.

You can then proceed to make your credit/debit card payment using the Barclays secure payment system.

Once we have received your booking, you will get a confirmation email from us.

There will be further email communications from us regarding the event in the coming months, including start times and updates to the line-up.

Ticket

Price

Number req'd.

Conference + Dinner (BCA Member)

£360

Conference + Dinner (Non-Member)

£460

Dinner guest of BCA Member

£80

Dinner guest of Non-Member

£90

Conference Only (BCA Member)

£295

Conference Only (Non-Member)

£395

Conference + Dinner (BCA Member, graduating in 2021 and 2022)

£295

Terms & Conditions

Please note that by completing your booking, you are accepting these Terms and Conditions for the BCA Conference 2022

Hotel accommodation is not included in the conference fee. You must make your own travel and accommodation arrangements.

The BCA reserves the right to cancel or reject any booking made for this event without reason. If the BCA cancels or rejects a booking then a full refund of monies paid, in relation to that booking, will be made.

Attendees are advised to take out appropriate travel insurance as the BCA will not accept any liability for travel, accommodation or other expenses incurred as a consequence of a possible event cancellation or postponement.

Registration fee includes attendance at the conference, lunches, refreshments and conference documentation. Subject to ticket type, it also will include the gala dinner.

It may be necessary, for reasons beyond the control of the organisers, to alter content, timing or, in extremis, the location of the conference.

The BCA reserves the right to refuse entry to its private event at any time and on any day that it is running.

Cancellations

A 100% refund will be made for all cancellation requests received up to three weeks prior to the event (end of Friday 14 October).

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