Campaign trail: In the conversation Journals Published 21 Apr 2021 'We will continue to keep counsellors and psychotherapists in the conversation, both nationally and, where possible, with local commissioners.' Regular column from Matt Smith-Lilley. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, April 2021
Children’s Mental Health Week: Our call for action News Published 6 Feb 2023 There’s never been a more important time to invest in children’s mental health
NHS mental health services under “unsustainable pressure and need new vision” News Published 2 Dec 2022 We’ve backed the findings of an NHS Confederation and Centre for Mental Health report
Government launch new voluntary baby loss certificate News Published 26 Feb 2024 We welcome new certificate recognising baby loss before 24 weeks’ gestation.
News Journals Published 3 Mar 2023 A round-up of the latest findings and policy updates affecting CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, March 2023
BACP welcomes Queen’s Speech mental health reforms News Published 19 Dec 2019 Our response to the Queen’s Speech, which sets out the legislative programme for the new UK Government
News and resources Journals Published 12 Mar 2020 A summary of current issues and opportunities in our sector. University and College Counselling, March 2020
Landmark moment for NHS counselling and psychotherapy training and jobs News Published 14 Oct 2021 Paid training pathway for counsellors in the NHS launched
Our members can help meet coronavirus mental health demand News Published 12 Aug 2020 New report warns demand for mental health support is set to rise and services might not be able to cope with it
Policy briefing: Times of change for the NHS Journals Published 15 Oct 2019 In our new regular column Matthew Smith-Lilley discusses what is currently happening in the policy world. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2019