SCoPEd adoption announcement News Published 8 Feb 2023 Independent Chair, Paul Buckley gives an update about the SCoPEd framework adoption and what it means for BACP and our members.
NAO report: Our members ready to expand NHS mental health workforce News Published 9 Feb 2023 Our response to the National Audit Office's Progress in improving mental health in England report
Government plans for 'family hubs' must include access to counselling News Published 14 Feb 2023 The hubs will act as a one-stop shop to offer families guidance and advice
We contributed to BBC investigation into crisis pregnancy advice centres News Published 28 Feb 2023 Our CYPF Lead Jo Holmes highlights how pregnant women can get professional support
Benefits of counselling and psychotherapy discussed in Westminster debate News Published 21 Mar 2023 We provided a briefing ahead of the discussion on the Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan
Our evidence on student mental health used in report to Welsh Government News Published 30 Mar 2023 We hope it will lead to investment in counselling and psychotherapy for students in Wales
Thank you for Healthy Happy Minds campaign support News Published 30 Mar 2023 “We’ll continue fighting for future funding and to ensure children and their families receive vital counselling support"
Individual accreditation to close News Published 5 Apr 2023 As part of SCoPEd implementation, BACP will close individual accreditation for three months in October 2023.
Northern Ireland school counselling services face further cuts News Published 24 Apr 2023 Disappointment as Extended Schools Programme becomes latest casualty of Department of Education cuts
Launch of accreditation financial support News Published 27 Apr 2023 Announcing a number of measures to reduce the cost of accreditation for those who would benefit from financial support.