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Welcome to AACP

The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists [AACP] is a Clinical Interest Group [CIG] of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy [CSP]. Its principal aim is the integration of Acupuncture into Physiotherapy Practice for the treatment of pain and systemic illness.


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Mission statement

The AACP is a progressive, dynamic, "member centered" organisation aiming to:-

  • Ensure safe, effective intervention for the benefit of the patient
  • Ensure that all members are fully informed and have the tools to offer safe, effective Acupuncture to the required standard supported by AACP and CSP
  • Support and encourage clinical and educational development of members
  • Provide an integrated evidence base for the clinical effectiveness of Acupuncture within Physiotherapy
  • Define and maintain standards of Acupuncture Education that will enhance Physiotherapy practice and clinical management
  • Raise the profile of Acupuncture within Physiotherapy
  • Facilitate access to high educational standards in Acupuncture Training courses
  • Assist patients to find Physiotherapists using Acupuncture from its membership
  • Influence the health care agenda for the benefit of the patient
  • Identify, accommodate and meet the diverse needs of the membership.
 
Site Last updated [19/11/2008]

Announcements

Members' Area
Members should Log in regularly for information & services only available to members, including an Academic Poster Competition that offers a prize of £500 towards research costs.

 

AACP Conference
15-17 May 2009
Bookings now open - Speakers include HELENE LANGEVIN, CATHY SPEED, VOLKER SCHEID, PROFESSOR FABRIZIO BENEDETTI M.D., PROFESSOR GRACE DOREY, ROSA N. SCHNYER and PROFESSOR GRAHAM SMITH.

 

Find a Practitioner
There are more than 5,000 Physiotherapists within AACP, working in the NHS and private practice.  AACP maintains a register of Acupuncture practitioners and you can find Acupuncturists by using the Practitioner Search facility.

 

Can Acupuncture Help?
Please click on What is Acupuncture? on the menu.

 

Acupuncture Training
AACP accredits Acupuncture training courses and tutors. Details of AACP approved Acupuncture courses and tutors are found under Training on the menu.

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Latest news

Advertising Courses

This website can be used for advertising Training Courses.

Research Grants available from AACP

AACP sponsors research into Acupuncture and grants are available.

Online Access to Research Databases

AACP has negotiated online access to three research databases.

Acupuncture Licensing

There appears to be some confusion among some Physiotherapists about the requirements for Practice Licensing when practising Acupuncture.

Acupuncture, Physiotherapists & VAT

Although Physiotherapy services are normally exempt from VAT, other services such as Acupuncture that is outside the accepted scope of Physiotherapy practice, or the provision of training courses are not exempt.

Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Regulation Study Group Reports

The group studying the regulation of Acupuncture has now produced its report for the Government and initial indications are positive for AACP members.

Join the AACP Board or a Sub Committee.

Would you like to be involved in shaping the future of AACP? If so AACP would like to hear from you.