The Prime Minister today announced ‘a £2bn cycling and walking revolution’, as part of a plan “to build a healthier, more active nation”. So, if this has tempted you to get on your bike, our member and cycling enthusiast Craig McLean has some tips for you; “Whether you’re a beginner or picking cycling back up, […]
New Chiropractic Degree at Teesside University Applications now open for September 2020 start The eagerly awaited chiropractic degree in the North East of England is now taking applications for a September 2020 start at Teesside University. The course is led by Daniel Moore, a 2013 WIOC graduate and BCA member. We caught up with him to […]
World Spine Day 2019 World Spine Day highlights the importance of spinal health and wellbeing. Promotion of physical activity, good posture, responsible lifting and healthy working conditions will all feature as people are encouraged to look after their spines and stay active. This international awareness day takes place annually on 16th October. This year’s theme is […]
BCA Members Linn Erixon-Sahlstrom and Shelley Davies are proud to be supporting the world-class endurance athlete and pro ocean racer, Pip Hare, as she takes on the Vendée Globe 2020 challenge. Poole-based Pip is currently preparing for the Vendée Globe around-the-world race, which is undoubtedly one of the toughest sporting challenges out there, often referred to as ‘the […]
We’re all aware of the immense pressure on the NHS, particularly in primary care. Recently, think tank, The Nuffield Trust produced figures for the BBC which show the first sustained drop in GP numbers for 50 years. Musculoskeletal (MSK) problems are addressed in 1 in 8 GP appointments, and an estimated 29% of the UK population live with […]
The BCA is committed to supporting and developing the chiropractic evidence base and does so, in part, by each member contributing a portion of their membership fee to fund the Chiropractic Research Council (CRC). One of the initiatives that the CRC run is the Programme for Early Researchers in Chiropractic (PERC). The initiative provides the […]
Over 54,000 people will be lining up to start the The Virgin Money London Marathon, taking place on the 22nd April. Many will be running for charities, aiming to break the 2017 fundraising record of £61.5 million. The 2018 event is extra special as HM The Queen is starting the race from Windsor Castle as […]
The Wimbledon Championships move into the second fortnight and the nation is keeping their fingers crossed for a summer of sun and the possibility of two British victors! With wall to wall TV coverage; more live channels, catch up coverage, highlights programmes plus social media updates, it could well end up being a summer of […]
June 12th – 18th June is National Carers Week According to the UK Census in 2011, 6.5 million people in the UK are carers; that’s 1 in 8 adults and it is estimated that, by 2037, the number of carers in the UK will rise to 9 million (Carers UK). For many carers, physical activity […]
Has National Garden Week got you thinking about your lawns, borders and pots for this year? Now the days are longer and we hope for better weather ahead, it is a prime time for tidying up the beds, getting new plants in and turning those hard landscaping plans into reality. It’s a great opportunity to […]
