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The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) has a membership of around 3,000 professionally qualified acupuncturists.
It is the UK's largest professional/self-regulatory body for the practice of traditional acupuncture.
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Independent quality mark for the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC)
From today, patients and the public will be able to choose an acupuncturist belonging to a register vetted and approved by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care. The BAcC's register has been accredited under a new scheme set up by the Department of Health and administered by an independent body which is accountable to Parliament.
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Recent research and news updates
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Tension headaches
Tension headaches can be triggered by muscular tension which is where acupuncture can be helpful
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Olympic gold medallist, Jessia Ennis, had acupuncture after training injuries
Jessica Ennis had acupuncture after training injuries, just to get deep into the muscle. It works really well.
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Spice girl, Mel C, turned to acupuncture
After Spice Girl and singer-songwriter Mel C was diagnosed with depression she turned to acupuncture.
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Acupuncture and nausea
Susan discusses Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), an acute condition causing nausea and vomiting that occurs during pregnancy, with her acupuncturist, BAcC member Pamela Pilidis.
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Anxiety Research Project Launches
To promote Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19th May), The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) has partnered with Anxiety UK, the country's leading anxiety disorders charity to launch a joint research project and increase awareness of how traditional acupuncture can help those with anxiety disorders.
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Acupuncture and back pain on the NHS
The British Acupuncture Council, the UK’s largest professional body for the practice of acupuncture, fully supports NICE's (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence) decision that acupuncture be made available on the NHS for chronic lower back pain.
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