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BAAB and BAcC Unite

After more than 30 years of close collaboration, BAAB is pleased to announce that it has formally become an integrated function of the BAcC. This long-anticipated merger was completed and celebrated at the BAAB Board meeting on Monday 24 November 2025.

Over the past 35 years, BAAB has played a pivotal role in shaping the profession. It was through BAAB’s work that the five organisations which went on to form the BAcC were able to unite 30 years ago and speak with a single, coherent voice. Many practitioners owe their high educational standards to BAAB’s rigorous approach, which is widely recognised and respected as the gold standard across Europe.

As we move forward, BAAB will retain its independence in decision-making and accreditation, a principle that remains fundamental to the strong reputation held by both BAAB and the BAcC. This integration marks an exciting new chapter, creating expanded opportunities for education and supporting future generations of practitioners, while continuing to grow and develop the profession as a whole.

Independent Admissions route to Full membership of the BAcC officially re-opened.

BAcC Independent Admisions Route

Developing a Quality Standard for Acupunture

Held on 8th June 2022 at the University of Westminster, London.

Download or read the full report here: Quality Standards Report 2022

Held on June 8th 2022 at the University of Westminster, London

Introduction and Aims

This event brought together a range of leading experts to discuss the future for acupuncture in the UK with a focus on education and training.

Acupuncture is increasingly accepted as a valid and effective healthcare intervention, and has been found to be safe, cost effective and popular with patients. Different professional groups and opposing schools of thought have resulted in a wide variation in the standards of training and education for acupuncturists and health professionals delivering acupuncture in the UK. Additionally, there are differences in approach, such as those between traditional and western medical acupuncture. This makes it challenging to provide a common quality standard for the profession which can meet patients’ needs in the developing healthcare landscape. This event aims to explore how a common quality standard for acupuncture might be achieved and enhanced through increased mutual understanding; and reconcile our differences through developing common shared packages with different principles.

Download or read the full report here: Quality Standards Report 2022