Depression in adults guideline campaign News Published 18 Jan 2022 Our response to the NICE consultation on depression guidance.
SCoPEd framework transition period ends, and new accreditation routes are open News Published 11 Feb 2026 13 new accreditation routes now available.
Mental health services not included in Northern Ireland spending priorities News Published 7 Mar 2025 We’re disappointed that the NI Executive's new spending priorities don't include mental health services
The cost-of-living challenges faced by community-based organisations News Published 22 May 2024 Jeremy Bacon focuses on the challenges of community-based counselling services amid cost-of-living crisis: Insights from BACP's Policy team. BACP staff blog
BACP Cost of living report A central pillar of our campaign work has been to better understand the negative mental health impact of the ongoing cost-of-living crisis on our members, counselling services, clients and the wider population.
Scottish Budget brings mixed blessings News Published 6 Dec 2024 Our thoughts following the announcement of the Scottish Government's draft budget for 2025-26
Introducing the understanding preferences in counselling tool (U-PIC) News Published 8 May 2026 U-PIC therapy tool: empowering young people to shape their counselling experience.
Registered membership to senior accredited membership route 3: recognition of prior learning (RPL) route 2 For Registered members who have completed a core training that meets the eligibility criteria for BACP individual accreditation but haven't completed a BACP accredited core practitioner training course or a BACP accredited or approved progression training aligned to SCoPEd framework column B and C.
Tackling rise in mental health issues requires ‘bold action now’ News Published 30 Jun 2025 We’ve responded to latest NHS data on mental health