British Acupuncture Council

British Acupuncture Council Welcome to The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC), the UK’s largest, member-led, professional body for traditional acupuncturists.

Our members are registered, regulated and approved by the Professional Standards Authority for Health & Social Care (PSA).

Global survey on traditional & complementary medicine (T&CM) in societyThe University of Melbourn invites BAcC members t...
07/01/2026

Global survey on traditional & complementary medicine (T&CM) in society

The University of Melbourn invites BAcC members to contribute to their study which is gathering insights about T&CM from around the world. These insights will complement existing country-level survey data and may help guide future policies and practice.

The study is led by Dr Rachel Canaway, a naturopath and social scientist at the Department of General Practice and Primary Care at the University of Melbourne.

The survey should take no more than 5-10 minutes. To access the survey please click here. https://redcap.link/TCM-global

Broad participation is essential for obtaining results that could have a positive impact on national health policies, so they sincerely hope for your collaboration. They would appreciate if you would share the survey with your colleagues - nationally and internationally. 🫶🌎


01/01/2026

Happy New Year to you all from the British Acupuncture Council staff and the Governing Board.

Some staff and board members are missing from this video, but know they all send thier best wishes for what is hopefully an amazing year for the acupuncture community world wide. 🔥🐎

Lets shine our light and grow our proffesion together


24/12/2025

Here's a little Christmas message to you all with love from all of the staff and Governing Board.

I tried to capture everyone, but for anyone missing, they to send their festive love to you all too.

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Acu. winter 2025: DistanceAcu. winter publication is out now! And this season - with the theme of Distance - we're gazin...
19/12/2025

Acu. winter 2025: Distance

Acu. winter publication is out now! And this season - with the theme of Distance - we're gazing at faraway galaxies...
Distance in terms of separation, spaciousness, disconnection, perspective, reach... Hold the stillness and tune into what we have found....

https://acupuncture.org.uk/acu/

CEO update: progress update and exciting announcements for 2026A lot of planning and work has taken place over the past ...
18/12/2025

CEO update: progress update and exciting announcements for 2026

A lot of planning and work has taken place over the past 18 months since Alex Jacobs came into post as CEO. In this update, Alex will give a behind the scenes look at everything that has been achieved so far and plans for the future.

You will find out about the major themes of discussions between staff, governing board, committees and members over this period. Plus, hear of some of the interesting meetings and discussions he has had with high level figures in the UK, and around the world, that provide great opportunities for the organisation.

Alex will also be making some exciting announcements for 2026, that will directly benefit you in the near future, and provide an update on the new five year strategy, which the governing board will be consulting on and revising in the first half year of the year.

All members and students are welcome to this exciting update. The session will be recorded but as ever the full experience comes from attending live. Join us as we look ahead to our future together.

7.00pm - 8.30pm, Tuesday 27 January, online

Register now - https://acupuncture.org.uk/event/ceo-update-progress-update-and-exciting-announcements-for-2026/

We are delighted to announce our theme for the UK Conference of Chinese Medicine 2026, jointly organised by the British ...
15/12/2025

We are delighted to announce our theme for the UK Conference of Chinese Medicine 2026, jointly organised by the British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) and the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (RCHM): Internal Landscapes.

We’re excited to start announcing speakers in January - keep your eyes peeled for future conference announcements to hear all about our keynote speaker and see our 2026 programme! Tickets will go on sale in February.

https://acupuncture.org.uk/conference/

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of two great figures in the world of acupuncture, Richard Bertschinger...
11/12/2025

It is with great sadness that we mark the passing of two great figures in the world of acupuncture, Richard Bertschinger, MBAcC and Mark Bovey, FBAcC.

A lifelong Taoist practitioner, acupuncturist and author, Richard Bertschinger MBAcC dedicated his life to the transmission of the deepest and most valued parts of the acupuncture tradition. He leaves a treasure trove of writings as a valuable legacy for future generations. He will be deeply missed.

Long time staff member and fellow of the BAcC, Mark Bovey FBAcC, was a key figure in supporting many generations of practitioners and making the acupuncture research community the vibrant success that it is today. Among his many achievements, he ran the annual Acupuncture Research Resource Centre (ARRC) conference and is the author of the acclaimed A-Z research factsheet pages on the BAcC website. Mark’s passing leaves a great hole in the world of acupuncture and he will be missed by BAcC staff, governing board and members alike.

Our thoughts are with both of their families.

19/11/2025

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16/11/2025

It’s our final Mind Body Moment of the week. We hope you’ve enjoyed taking a brief pause in your busy day to connect mind and body, and experience the holistic principles of Chinese Medicine in practice.

Today BAcC CEO Alex Jacobs talks us through a visualisation and meditation mudra that helps us tune into our Pericardium meridian.

Sometimes referred to as the ‘Heart Wrapper’, the Pericardium channel runs from the fingers, into the palm and up the inside of the arm – which is the same part of body that makes contact when we give someone a hug.

Try Alex’s quick and easy visualisation to help you feel calm, and heart-centred.

And next time you give someone a hug, notice how the gesture helps calm, comfort and connect.


16/11/2025

It’s our final Mind Body Moment of the week. We hope you’ve enjoyed taking a brief pause in your busy day to connect mind and body, and experience the holistic principles of Chinese Medicine in practice.

Today BAcC CEO Alex Jacobs talks us through a visualisation and meditation mudra that helps us tune into our Pericardium meridian.

Sometimes referred to as the ‘Heart Wrapper’, the Pericardium channel runs from the fingers, into the palm and up the inside of the arm – which is the same part of body that makes contact when we give someone a hug.

Try Alex’s quick and easy visualisation to help you feel calm, and heart-centred.

And next time you give someone a hug, notice how the gesture helps calm, comfort and connect.


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