Response to regulatory framework article News Published 29 Aug 2019 A response from BACP, BPC and UKCP to an article published in The Times
NHS leadership fellowship helped me re-connect with my role as therapist News Published 26 Jul 2019 Cristina La Cara wants to encourage other members to go for similar opportunities
Influencing across the Four Nations News Published 24 Apr 2024 BACP’s Four Nations Lead, Steve Mulligan, talks about the work we're doing in Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England within the political institutions. BACP policy blogs
Age should not be a barrier to choice for treating depression News Published 13 Feb 2019 Our Older People lead says differences in treatments limits choice and opportunities for recovery
Responding to the mental health needs of life with kidney disease News Published 18 May 2023 Our Third Sector Lead Jeremy Bacon discusses the importance of psychological support for people with long-term physical health issues
We urge government and NHS England to rethink staff wellbeing funding News Published 1 Aug 2023 We co-signed a letter expressing our disappointment with NHS Mental Wellbeing Hubs funding
Leading UK psychological professions and Stonewall unite against conversion therapy News Published 16 Oct 2017 An updated memorandum of understanding (MoU) against conversion therapy has been launched today, which makes it clear that conversion therapy in relation to gender identity and sexual orientation (including asexuality) is unethical, potentially harmful and is not supported by evidence.
Budget overlooks mental health – what do we do now? News Published 3 Nov 2021 Martin Bell, BACP Head of Policy and Public Affairs, reviews the budget and spending review announcement
A framework for counselling and psychotherapy News Published 16 Apr 2018 BACP, BPC and UKCP are jointly working on a groundbreaking project to set out the training requirements and practice standards for counselling and psychotherapy.
Mandatory supervision for school staff? News Published 28 May 2024 Sarah Mackenzie discusses mandatory supervision for school staff: Enhancing well-being and performance. BACP staff blog