Am I wrong to be optimistic about the future of health and care? News Published 26 Nov 2024 Matt Smith-Lilley focuses on the health and care sector, giving his insights into current challenges with an eye on the future: Insights from BACP's Policy team. ±«ÓãÊÓÆµstaff blog
Support in a mental health crisis About therapy Therapy may not always be the answer. There may be a time when you or your loved ones are experiencing a mental health crisis and don’t know who to reach out to.
Cuts to adoption support fund will harm some of the UK’s most vulnerable children News Published 5 Jun 2025 We’re urging the government to reverse their decision to cut funding
Inclusive bill to finally ban abusive conversion practices News Published 25 Jun 2026 The Government’s draft bill gives safeguards for legitimate therapy
The big issue: Your notes, your rights Good practice Published 21 Nov 2025 Open article: Ellie Broughton investigates why there’s still so much confusion around requests to surrender clients’ notes. Therapy Today, December 2025/January 2026.
News and resources Journals Published 4 Mar 2024 A summary of current issues and opportunities in our sector. University and College Counselling, March 2024
Suicide prevention resources A compilation of suicide-related presentations, articles and good practice resources for members.
Action needed now to improve access to counselling and psychotherapy News Published 11 May 2026 The theme of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is action
Tackling rise in mental health issues requires ‘bold action now’ News Published 30 Jun 2025 We’ve responded to latest NHS data on mental health