Gillian Carpenter Acupuncture

27/03/2026

I’m often asked by clients what cupping does and this is a great explanation.
I use it as part of my protocol to enhance the affects of acupuncture.
It’s not just about the needles ! 😊

24/02/2026

Good to see Acupuncture helping to treat the trauma of war

Ukrainian soldiers suffering from PTSD, depression and anxiety are sent to the Forest Glade – Ukraine’s first centre for the treatment of psychological trauma – before returning to the frontline. After three years in Russian captivity following the battle for Mariupol, 25-year-old Kyrylo Chuva...

17/02/2026

Happy New Year! 😊

27/01/2026

Update!

31/12/2025

Wishing a Happy New Year to everyone! 😊

21/12/2025

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/dec/20/who-traditional-medicine-alternative-remedies-mainstream-healthcare-evidence?fbclid=IwZnRzaAO1F6lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeoWXSptVM_ibjwBkCGUukHvByI173goC998wI6KK9H-qcTUSxnf_F0K1oIHM_aem_rhC_bHn8F5e5JqEaMWgc6w

UN body to study possibility of integrating centuries-old practices into mainstream healthcare

15/11/2025

When I trained as an Acupuncturist over 30 yrs ago this is where I thought it would go, sadly longer than I expected but so pleased to see there is finally an interest in how our treatments can help in General Practice.😊

14/11/2025

It’s what I do 😊

11/06/2025

As reported in BBC News today, the NHS has raised significant concern over an estimated 200,000 blood donor shortfall and has urgently called for more donors to come forward. The British Acupuncture Council has consistently lobbied for a change in blood donation regulations because they are unnecess...

26/03/2025

26/03/2025

According to an article published in the Guardian, Independent, BBC Radio 4 and BBC News today.
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) has issued a warning to those undergoing IVF about “unproven extras” to increase their chances of having a baby. Acupuncture is highlighted as one of these “unproven extras”. However, recent systematic reviews indicate that acupuncture may increase the likelihood of having a baby.
It is very important that people are given the information they need to help them make an informed decision. There are a number of issues that the articles do not fully explore.
Ian Appleyard Research and Policy Manager has detailed these in his response.

https://acupuncture.org.uk/news/three-quarters-of-uk-fertility-patients-using-unproven-add-on-treatments-baccs-response/

Alex Jacobs CEO has released the following statement to the media outlets, we hope they choose to publish our statement to make their articles a more holistic view of the evidence.

Recent systematic reviews indicate that acupuncture may well be beneficial for those undergoing IVF. For example, Smith et al. (2019) suggests that 'acupuncture may be effective when compared with no adjunctive treatment.' In addition, there are significant methodological factors which may lead the research to underestimate the true effect of acupuncture. Clinical trials often only use a fixed protocol of acupuncture points, one or two treatments and do not factor in that placebo acupuncture is still an active treatment. BAcC members have a minimum 3 year degree-level training and can tailor the treatment according to the specific needs of the individual patient.

05/01/2025