The British Acupuncture Council
The British Acupuncture Council (BAcC) was formed in 1995. With nearly 3,000 members it represents the largest bodyof professional acupuncturists in the UK and guarantees excellence in the following areas:
Training Standards - entry to the profession is at three year undergraduate degree level training.
Safe Practice - its standards are drawn up in consultation with internationally renowned experts.
Ethical Behaviour - rules are monitored and enforced with the help of experienced practitionersand independent non-acupuncturists.
Regulation
The BAcCis committed to protecting both the public and its members by providing a similar level of safeguards.
All BAcC members are bound by strict Codes of Safe Practice and Professional Conduct. These codes ensure thatpatients are offered the highest standards of professional care during their acupuncture treatment.
Concerns about a member's behaviour or ability to practise safely should be referred to the Ethics Secretary whocan give you information about our formal complaints procedures, and collect preliminary details. Complex cases maytake some time because of the need for thorough and impartial investigation.
Members who have broken the BAcC's rules can face admonishments, fines or conditions placed on their practice. Inserious cases, members may be removed or suspended from the Register. Although the BAcC is a voluntaryself-regulating body, our reputation as the lead body for acupuncture in the UK means that these sanctions aretaken very seriously.
Enquiries can be addressed in confidence to the Ethics Secretary by e-mail at ethics@acupuncture.org.uk or bytelephone on 0208 735 1205.
