Membership of The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists [AACP] is open to UK Chartered Physiotherapists with 80 Hours of Acupuncture training. Membership of AACP is also open to Physiotherapists practising overseas, who have a qualification equivalent to Chartered Physiotherapist and who have the required training.
For more details about the requirements to join, please see Membership Requirements, under 'Join the AACP' on the spine to the left.
Subscriptions & Joining Fees
Members of AACP pay a subscription and in addition may need to pay a joining fee.
Joining Fee
When they join AACP as a full member, Physiotherapists must pay a Joining Fee [JF] of £80, in addition to their annual subscription for that year. However, the Joining Fee will be waived for Physiotherapists who join AACP as full members within three months of undertaking an AACP Approved Foundation Course.
Members should note that if their membership lapses and they wish to rejoin, then they must :-
- Demonstrate 80 hours of approved training,
- Demonstrate up to date CPD, and
- Pay the Joining Fee of £80.
Subscriptions
The AACP subscription is payable annually and may be paid by Cash, Cheque, Direct Debit or Card. In most cases, this subscription should be allowable against income tax - for details, please see the HMRC website.
| Payment Method |
Subscription | ||||
|
Advanced |
Accredited |
Non-Practising |
Retired |
Student | |
| Direct Debit |
£75 |
£75 |
£35 |
£20 |
£20 |
| Cash, Cheque, Card |
£80 |
£80 |
£40 |
£25 |
£20 |
Application process
Download & Print an Application Form and Direct Debit Mandate
| Application Form | Membership Application form for new full members. |
| Student Member Application Form | Membership Application form for student members. Student membership is only available as a temporary membership, whilst undergoing AACP Approved Foundation Acupuncture training. |
| Direct Debit Mandate Form | Direct Debit mandate form for those wishing to pay their subscription by Direct Debit. |
| Non-practising, Retired & other concessionary memberships | Form for existing full members to apply for concessionary membership when not practising, or when retiring from the profession. [These membership categories are only available to existing full members of AACP]. |
Please print out the form[s]and fill in, taking care to make sure that all fields are completed and particularly that details such as E-Mail addresses are correct and legible. If you wish to pay by Direct Debit, make sure that your bank details are correct and legible - Sort Codes have 6 digits and Account numbes have 8 - if you are unsure about these numbers, please check with your bank.
Submit Application
Pack up the completed Application Form , Direct Debit Mandate, Training Certificates any appropriate remittance and send to the address below. Applicants who are not current members of the CSP must also enclose a copy of their professional liability insurance certificate that covers their practising Acupuncture. The AACP Office aims to process all new membership applications within 5 working days and they will be in touch with you if any further information is required. Please allow 10 working days for processing your application before querying progress.
Address for application paperwork
AACP Limited
Southgate House
Southgate Park
Bakewell Road
Orton Southgate
Peterborough
PE2 6YS
If you need clarification on any point, please contact the AACP by E-Mail.
