Disappointment on conversion therapy ban proposals latest News Published 1 Apr 2022 We’ve commented following reported changes in the government’s plans
Childline figures show rise in calls for peer-on-peer sexual abuse News Published 18 Sep 2018 We share Childline’s concerns over figures which show a 29% increase in children and young people seeking help about child-on-child sexual abuse
BACP welcomes Government mental health post announcement News Published 31 Jul 2017 We welcome the Government’s plans for 21,000 new mental health posts including an additional 2,900 additional therapists to deliver talking therapies.
Children need mental health catch-up when schools reopen News Published 23 Feb 2021 We’re campaigning for a paid counsellor to be available in every secondary school, academy and FE college in England
Important recognition of NHS staff’s mental health and wellbeing during coronavirus crisis News Published 8 Apr 2020 Read our response to NHS England’s announcement about support for staff
Scotland’s school counselling commitment on track Journals Published 17 Sep 2020 The Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills offered reassurance after concerns were raised
Working in the NHS - the state of children’s services report launched News Published 13 Dec 2017 In March 2017, a joint survey was launched by the ACP, BACP, BPC and UKCP to capture information from their members who provided therapeutic services in UK health services. The result is the 'Working in the NHS: the state of children's services' report which focuses specifically on those who identified their main workplace setting as a children’s service.
News Journals Published 1 Sep 2020 A round-up of the latest findings and policy updates affecting CYPF. BACP Children, Young People and Families, September 2020
How to cope with General Election anxiety News Published 12 Dec 2019 The uncertainty around the election could affect people's emotional wellbeing, says our member Lesley Ludlow
How you can support our school counselling campaign News Published 11 Sep 2020 Sue Pattison and Maggie Robson, joint Chairs of BACP Children, Young People and Families division, ask you to support our campaign for a paid counsellor in every secondary school, academy and FE college in England