British Acupuncture Council

18/06/2026

📢 Championing Acupuncture at the Integrative & Personalised Medicine Congress 2026
This Friday at 9.45am, our Research and Policy Manager, Ian Appleyard, will be presenting: Patients Deserve More: Challenging NICE’s Assessment of Acupuncture in the Osteoarthritis Guidelines.

We’ll also be connecting with healthcare professionals, researchers and policy influencers throughout the event, helping to raise the profile of acupuncture and the work of our members.

📍 Rutherford Room, Level 4 for Ian’s talk
📍 Booth F65 – our booth location (Friday only)
If you’re attending, come and say hello, Ian, Alex, Maggie and Sandra will all be there.

17/06/2026

💙 A celebration of dedication, service and professional excellence.

Earlier this month, three members were awarded Fellowship in recognition of their exceptional contribution to acupuncture and our professional community.

Watch the full Fellowship Awards ceremony and hear the heartfelt acceptance speeches from Jonquil W Pinto FBAcC, Paul Blacker FBAcC and Niki Bilton FBAcC.

Congratulations to our new Fellows and thank you for everything you have given to the profession.

12/06/2026

What a weekend!

A massive thank you to everyone who joined us for UKCCM26, the joint conference between us at the RCHM and our friends at the BAcC. It was an incredible few days of connection, learning, and celebration.
Coming together for this joint event beautifully highlights our shared vision, mutual support, and deep commitment to advancing the profession of Chinese medicine in the UK.

Here is how our story unfolded:

🕒 Friday: Connecting the Community

The weekend kicked off with our RCHM Herb Hub, where members connected over a shared passion for Chinese herbal medicine. Afterward, we joined the BAcC for drinks and the special Fellows nomination, it was wonderful to celebrate our colleagues and catch up in such a warm, relaxed atmosphere.

📚 Saturday & Sunday: Learning & Collaboration

The conference was officially opened by Jo and Alex, setting a wonderful tone for our theme, *Internal Landscapes*.

- Brilliant Speakers: We learned from world-renowned experts, including keynote Prof. Volker Scheid, and a highly anticipated session with legends of the profession, Mazin Al-Khafaji and Peter Deadman.

- Fascinating Topics: Sessions explored everything from eczema with Mazin Al-Khafaji, to blood and iron deficiency with Julie. We also delved into the microbiome (Martin John), Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (Frances Turner), channel sinews (James Woodward), and hand/ear diagnostics (Jong Baik PhD).

- Case Studies & Panels: Clinical insights and dynamic perspectives took centre stage during our practical case studies and panel discussions.

- Research & Innovation: We proudly showcased brilliant student posters, alongside a dedicated research session led by Ian Appleyard and Prof. Volker Scheid, highlighting the growth of evidence-based practice.

🥂 Saturday Night: Letting Our Hair Down
On Saturday evening, we gathered for our Gala Dinner. With fantastic food, a brilliant live band, and plenty of dancing, it was the perfect way to celebrate our vibrant community!

🤝 Thank You to Our Sponsors
A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors. Your generous support makes events like this possible, allowing us to bring the community together and drive the profession forward.

We are so proud of the dedication, knowledge, and warmth within the RCHM and our wider community. Thank you to our speakers, organisers, and every single attendee who made this weekend so memorable.

📸 Here are a few highlights from the weekend, feel free to tag yourself and share your favourite moments in the comments below!

06/06/2026

The main event has kicked off and so amazing to see all of these beautiful faces here and eager to learn and show the love to our amazing medicine and community.

05/06/2026

Well if you're sat at home or in clinic then you've missed the breaking news that Jane App is the offical internal sponsor of Acupuncture Awareness Week 2026!

This sponsorship is fantastic and allows the campagin to be bigger, bolder and create even more impact to promote not just acupuncture but the phenomenal standards and excellence of our members and the work that they do day in, day out.

Jane is a perfect sponsor for this campaign as they emulate the standards and excellence that our members do. Thank you Jane 💙

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

And we are off with our Shaping the future together day, discussing Acupuncture Awareness Week past and yet to come 💚

04/06/2026

Are you as excited about this weekends UK Conference of Chinese Medicine as we are?

We are all set up ready for the warm up day of Shaping the future together which is happening tomorrow (Friday) and then the main event kicks off Saturday.

What part of the weekend are you most excited for?

If you haven't booked for this weekend and you are feeling FOMO, then get this same weekend set aside in your diary for next year and get your booking fingers ready when tickets go live in early 2027!

30/05/2026

Come and meet your Membership Services Team at Conference 👋

They’re the ones behind the emails, the calls, the guidance—and the steady support through all the ups and downs of practice. Now it’s your chance to come over and say hello in person.

The team would love to chat, answer your questions, and spend some proper face-to-face time with you. They’re genuinely excited to meet you all—so do pop by and connect with the people who are here for you every step of your membership journey.

Meet the team:
Lucia Misikova
Senior Membership Officer
Lucia supports members throughout their time with us, helping you access the information, advice, and guidance you need for your practice. Alongside the Membership Manager, she’s a key point of contact—making sure your voice is heard and reflected in everything we do.

Adam Lambe
Membership Support Officer
Adam is often the friendly voice at the end of the phone line and the first point of contact for many new members, helping guide them through the application process and settling them into membership. Working closely with Lucia, he supports members with day-to-day enquiries, making sure questions are heard and dealt with quickly to best support your practice.

Tanja Raaste
Membership Manager
Tanja leads the membership team and systems, ensuring the BAcC membership offer stays relevant, valuable, and responsive. From guiding new applicants through admissions to supporting existing members, she’s passionate about quality, engagement, and fostering a strong, supportive community.

We’re a busy team—supporting everything from new applications to everyday member queries—but at the heart of it all is you. 💚💙💚💙💚

Come and say hi—we’d love to see you 💬