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The role of person centred care to improve musculoskeletal health outcomes

The role of person centred care to improve musculoskeletal health outcomes

By Tim Button, chiropractor and President of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, personalised care has become a cornerstone of effective treatment, especially for musculoskeletal health (MSK). The NHS defines personalised care as a “whole-system” approach, integrating health, social care, public health, and wider services around the individual. Chiropractic is ideally […]

The BCA at The RCC Winter Conference Yesterday, BCA President Tim Button, CEO Cait Allen, Board Members Philippa Oakley and Faye Deane, along with other BCA members, attended the Royal College of Chiropractors Winter Conference, a key event in the chiropractic calendar. Chiropractors from all experience levels gathered alongside universities, the GCC, and the RCC […]

Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures released for 2023/2024 Last week, the ONS statistics for estimates of employment, unemployment and economic inactivity for the UK were released for the period September to November of 2024. In the year to November 2024, the UK employment rate was largely unchanged at 74.8%, and the UK unemployment rate increased to […]

Meeting with Alec Shelbrooke, MP for Wetherby and Easingwold Our BCA board member Faye Deane accompanied Wetherby and Easingwold parliamentary representative Alec Shelbrooke MP and local councillor Sam Firth to visit our member’s Wetherby Chiropractic Clinic on Friday. We were delighted to introduce Mr Shelbrooke to Lauren Malone a recent Chiropractic graduate working at the […]

Why an MRI May Not Be the Answer to Your Pain Experiencing back pain can be overwhelming and often people seek answers through imaging, particularly Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). While MRIs are invaluable diagnostic tools, they may not always pinpoint the exact cause of back pain. Relying solely on MRI findings can sometimes result in […]

The BCA's Response to the Government's Elective Reform Plan to Tackle NHS Waiting Times

The BCA’s Response to the Government’s Elective Reform Plan to Tackle NHS Waiting Times

The British Chiropractic Association welcomes the Government’s recent announcement of the Elective Reform Plan, which highlights the critical need to address NHS waiting times. We are particularly encouraged by its focus on expanding community-based care, fostering public-private collaboration, and reducing pressure on hospitals. BCA President, Tim Button said:  “The BCA is delighted to see a […]

The BCA Influences New GCC Code

The BCA Influences New GCC Code

The GCC Council approved the final version of their new Code of Professional Practice at their meeting on 5 December. The BCA has been through this final version and are pleased to see the significant impact that our feedback has made to standards within the Code. Positive changes include:  Registrant safety and ceasing treatment Members […]

The BCA endorses Sport England's Physical Literacy Consensus Statement

The BCA endorses Sport England’s Physical Literacy Consensus Statement

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. […]

Autumn Budget 2024

Autumn Budget 2024

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 […]

Moving Forward Together: Learning and Growing at Chiro Live 2024

Moving Forward Together: Learning and Growing at Chiro Live 2024

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 […]