Analysis out today has shown that the number of GPs per 100,000 fell to just 60 last year, down from nearly 65 in 2014. Think tank, the Nuffield Trust produced the figures for the BBC which show the first sustained drop in GP numbers for 50 years. This, at a time when there is increased […]
People in the UK encouraged to stay active this Chiropractic Awareness Week British Chiropractic Association (BCA) discovers over a third of people in the UK fail to prevent or manage back pain This Chiropractic Awareness Week (8th – 14th April) the BCA is encouraging people in the UK to keeping moving, after finding that 42% […]
• Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles reveals 70% of van drivers suffer from back pain • Van drivers take an average of three weeks off work a year due to ‘Builder’s Back’ • Downtime caused by bad backs costs UK economy an estimated £21 billion per year* • Brand partners with British Chiropractic Association (BCA) to reveal […]
Spring brings a whole raft of garden tasks; time to tidy up, start planting and get ready for the year ahead. Our bodies are very well adapted to a variety of tasks and it’s great to be out in the fresh air getting exercise, but it is sensible to follow some simple advice points. Clothes […]
The British Chiropractic Association has appointed Tom Mullarkey MBE, as its new Chief Executive Officer. The move completes the core leadership team, now poised to deliver the new corporate strategy alongside the Association’s elected Board of Directors. Mr Mullarkey brings extensive leadership experience to the Association. Following a varied career in the Army, he played […]
Workers experiencing back pain forced to take 12 sick days a year: UK chiropractors urge employers to do more to protect employees’ back health New consumer research reveals that a third (33%) of Brits have taken at least one day off work due to back or neck pain in the past year, resulting in 12 […]
With the country covered in snow, perfect your ‘ice walk’ with top tips from the British Chiropractic Association. Snow and ice on roads and pavements mean potentially hazardous conditions underfoot and a rise in injuries caused by slips and falls. It is quite natural to be wary when walking outdoors and adopting our ‘ice walk’; […]
The British Chiropractic Association are delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa King as Director of Communications and Marketing. The appointment continues the development of their staff body to best meet the needs of their dynamic membership. Lisa joins the BCA team from AECC University College, bringing with her a unique blend of expertise in the […]
Peter Dixon, Former BCA President and current President of the Royal College of Chiropractors, has been appointed as a Fellow of the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). NICE is an independent, Government-sponsored organisation that aims to improve outcomes for users of NHS and public health and social care services by producing […]
Has the festive period taken its toll and you are starting 2019 determined to be fitter and healthier? January often sees a surge in gym membership with people wanting to loose some unwanted weight or fulfilling a new year resolution to live a healthier lifestyle. It’s great to want to get moving so here is […]