Member focus groups 2024 – have your say!

You might recall that in late 2023, we ran pilot focus groups to delve deeper into what you, our members, would like to see more – or less of – in terms of member benefits and services. The feedback was incredibly insightful and is helping to shape plans for the future. It’s very important for […]

Statement on ear seeds for CFS/ME – Dragon’s Den

Following the recent episode of Dragon’s Den in which a contestant presented a proposal for an ear seed business the BAcC has received inquiries about this form of therapy and acupuncture for myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The current evidence-base: acupuncture ME/CFS In the last 20 years a considerable amount of research […]

Ear acupuncture – what’s the deal?

Ear acupuncture – what’s the deal? Ear acupuncture also known as auricular acupuncture, has a very interesting history. In the 1950s a French doctor, Paul Nogier, noticed small burn marks in the ears of some of his Algerian patients. These patients had been treated by a lay practitioner called Madame Barrin for conditions such as […]

Multi-bed clinic for sale – Torquay, Devon

A well established and successful multi-bed acupuncture clinic for sale. The business has an excellent reputation both locally, across Devon & beyond, and comes with a large portfolio of loyal and regular clients. With a highly successful online booking system, situated in the sought-after coastal town of Torquay, and is available on a new negotiable […]

New year, new content!

It’s a brand new year – a time for fresh starts and new stories. At the BAcC, we are looking for ways to expand our storytelling and we need the help of our wonderful members.     New-look enews! Enews is our weekly email newsletter to members, and it’s had a makeover! It features a […]

Acupuncturist needed in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire

Enthusiastic acupuncturist needed in a well-established, multidisciplinary clinic to take over a list of one of our practitioners who is retiring. Two days per week, though this is negotiable, on a self-employed basis. We have both an on-site and a virtual reception team, and practice manager. Easy access via road and rail, and on-site parking. […]

Free chi kung course – London NW1

Introduction to mindful movement and conscious breathing: chi kung (qi gong) for health, harmony, balance and wellbeing. Discover how chi kung may safely and effectively improve and safeguard your: resilience, health, balance and emotional and physical well-being for mind, body and spirit. The ‘lung’ or speediness in our body is replaced with ‘sung’, a relaxed […]

AXA Insurance – How to register and what to expect

Hello, I’m Heather, a recent graduate from the University of Westminster. I have been practicing for almost a year now. I wanted to write this article for all of you and future graduates, to help you make use of supplementary income for those who may be struggling to attract enough patients to sustain your business. […]

Register with Healthcode: gateway for private health insurance

How to register with Healthcode In June of 2023, I posted a blog recommending members register with AXA. Registering with AXA is done via Healthcode. Healthcode Private Practice Register (PPR) provides a service for insurance companies. It is through the Healthcode PPR that you can raise invoices and be reimbursed. Since the June 2023 post, […]