Member of the British Acupuncture Council(962632)NADA Certified practitioner and PSA accredited
British Acupuncture Council (BAcC)
The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) is a regulatory body, who's aim is to establish the highest standards of professional practice for the Acupuncturists in the UK.
Members belong to an accredited register which is regulated and approved by The Professional Standards Authority for Health & Social care (PSA). The PSA protects the public by overseeing the regulation and registration of healthcare professionals. As I am PSA accredited I am able to undertake Acupuncture if arranged via private medical insurance.
In short there is a strict code of conduct that we as members must adhere to, to ensure that the Acupuncture treatments you receive from BAcC members is of the highest possible standards and are governed with regards to ethical and professional behaviour.
The BAcC provides more information on current scientific research into the effectiveness of Acupuncture, click on the Learn more button now to explore more on this. Their website will also provide confirmation that I am registered and regulated with BAcC.
NHS
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) currently recommends Acupuncture as a treatment for
Chronic (long term) pain
Chronic tension type headaches
Migraines and
Prostrate symptoms
Acupuncture is sometimes available on the NHS, most often from GP surgeries or physiotherapists, although access is limited. While there is a move towards utilising Acupuncture within the NHS the change is slow moving.
