Strong support for school counselling during debate in Parliament News Published 10 Nov 2021 We’re pleased to have influenced the House of Commons debate by briefing MPs
Government launch new voluntary baby loss certificate News Published 26 Feb 2024 We welcome new certificate recognising baby loss before 24 weeks’ gestation.
NHS Change consultation: Increased opportunities for therapists could change lives News Published 11 Dec 2024 Counsellors and psychotherapists should be at the centre of plans to increase the NHS mental health workforce
From the CEO Journals Published 1 Apr 2024 ‘The Policy team is actively working collaboratively to influence decision makers’. Therapy Today, April 2024
Notes from the Chair of research SIG Journals Published 23 Nov 2023 The role of research in counselling and psychotherapy - insights from SCORE consortium. Regular column from Afra Turner. University and College Counselling, November 2023
School counselling campaign raised in Parliament News Published 21 Oct 2020 We briefed MPs for a debate on support for children and families during the Covid-19 pandemic
The big issue: A fair slice Journals Published 23 Aug 2024 Open article: Will mental health get the funding it needs from the new Government? Ellie Broughton reports. Therapy Today, September 2024.
Chancellor must put counselling at the heart of economic growth News Published 13 Feb 2025 We highlight key areas for investment in counselling and psychotherapy services in our submission to Spending Review
Why we need all secondary schools and colleges to employ a counsellor News Published 17 Mar 2021 Ann Holden writes that "school counsellors add significant representation in an educational setting"
Am I wrong to be optimistic about the future of health and care? News Published 26 Nov 2024 Matt Smith-Lilley focuses on the health and care sector, giving his insights into current challenges with an eye on the future: Insights from BACP's Policy team. BACP staff blog