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New EU sharps regulations from 11th May 2013 – “Existing Policies Sufficient”

   As members may be aware, UK healthcare practitioners will be working to new regulations in the prevention of sharps injuries from the 11th May 2013. The EU Council Directive 2010/32/EU affects all workers in the hospital and healthcar...

02 May 2013

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'Few complementary therapies help arthritis but acupuncture does!'

“Of 25 researched complementary therapies only a few, amongst which acupuncture, appear to help musculoskeletal conditions.” http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20937753

14 Mar 2013

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AACP Conference 2013

Bookings are now being taken for the AACP Conference which is taking place on the 18th & 19th May 2013 near Reading, please click here for the conference timetable. For more information or to book a place please contact the AACP Office on ...

16 Nov 2012

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Acupuncture for Headaches

Please click the link below to read the BBC news article published on the 19th September: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-19622016 

19 Sep 2012

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Daily Mail Acupuncture Article

Click here to read the acupuncture article that appeared in the Daily Mail on the 11th September 2012

12 Sep 2012

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New AACP Intern Opportunity

AACP Intern Position The AACP is conscious of the difficulties faced by newly qualified Chartered Physiotherapists and has decided to develop this new initiative, to provide rotating 6 month fully paid “internships” for suitable newly qu...

12 Jul 2012

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New Articles of Association

AACP AGM adopts new “Constitution” to ensure that the AACP fully complies with the CSP’s Affiliation Agreement for Professional Networks. The full document can be viewed on the members section of the website.

14 May 2012

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House of Commons talk highlights the important work of AACP members

House of Commons talk highlights the important work of AACP members

Acupuncture as a cost-effective treatment for musculoskeletal disorders was highlighted in the House of Commons in April by AACP Chair Vivienne Dascanio. Vivienne and fellow directors Lesley Pattenden, Merian Denning and Paul Battersby gav...

04 May 2012

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New Opening Hours

To make contacting the office easier for members the AACP Office will now be open from 8 am - 6 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays - starting on Tuesday 24th April 2012

17 Apr 2012

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MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY: AN AACP PRESENTATION TO THE PARLIAMENTARY GROUP FOR INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE

Dear AACP members MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY: AN AACP PRESENTATION TO THE PARLIAMENTARY GROUP FOR INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE – WEDNESDAY 25TH APRIL 2012 I am delighted to advise you that as part of the AACP’s plight to support AACP physiot...

13 Apr 2012

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Osteoarthritis NICE Guidelines Update

Fantastic news re representation on the osteoarthritis NICE guidelines The list of members of the GDG is here: There is one physiotherapist on this group and one acupuncturist: http://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/index.jsp?action=download&am...

23 Mar 2012

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AACP Launch New ‘Members Commissioning and Research Pack

The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) is committed to supporting members’ continuing provision of acupuncture as an integral part of physiotherapy treatment within the NHS, private practice and the wider medical...

23 Mar 2012

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AACP Conference

There are a few places left on the AACP Conference taking place on the 12th & 13th May 2012 at Hinckley Island Hotel in Leciestershire. Please  click here to view the timetable. Please contact the AACP Office on 01733 39004...

21 Mar 2012

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Opportunity to study for a PhD (Acupuncture in LBP in pregnancy)

An opportunity to study for a PhD has arisen within Keele University. The project involves an exploration of the experience of acupuncture in low back pain in pregnancy and it is nested within a larger clnical trial funded by the HTA. For...

21 Mar 2012

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TCM Kongress Rothenburg

TCM Kongress in Rothenburg is taking place from the 15th - 20th May 2012, for more information please click the link below.  

03 Feb 2012

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