Influencing decision makers We work with with politicians and decision makers from all four nations to help them understand the positive changes that counselling can make to people's lives.
Pelka's law: reporting abuse Journals Published 31 Dec 2013 Peter Jenkins reviews the arguments for and against a mandatory requirement on professionals to report suspected child abuse. Therapy Today, December 2013
Inquiry into Five Year Forward View for Mental Health News Published 14 Jun 2018 We respond to the inquiry on the implementation of the UK Government’s Five Year Forward View for Mental Health.
Safeguarding for Accredited Registers News Published 6 Jan 2023 The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) launches a consultation on safeguarding for Accredited Registers and seeks views from BACP members
World Mental Health Day – a round-up of what’s in the news News Published 10 Oct 2019 Therapy, suicide prevention and the impact of getting out into nature have all made the headlines
Chair's report: Healthcare therapy in the four nations Journals Published 26 Oct 2018 Regular column from Satinder Panesar. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2018
Third sector perspective: Measuring outcomes in the four nations Journals Published 31 Oct 2018 In her regular column, Vicki Palmer looks at outcome measures and the four nations. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, October 2018
Third sector: 2017 a year of uncertainty Journals Published 31 Jan 2017 In his regular column, Michael Lilley considers the year ahead. Healthcare Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, January 2017
Top rugby ref encourages people to talk about their mental health News Published 12 Dec 2018 Nigel Owens says men need to be encouraged to discuss their mental health