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The UK’s Leading Professional Network for Acupuncture.

Training & Supporting Physiotherapists & Healthcare Professionals in the use of Acupuncture for Pain Since 1984. The Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP) is a professional network (formerly clinical interest group; CIG) affiliated with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP). More than 6500 physiotherapists who use acupuncture within clinical management in both the National Health Service (NHS) and private practice are members of AACP.

14/10/2026

The CSP is inviting expressions of interest from its members and other sector representatives, to join the panel for a new pilot awards programme launching in 2027 to support members' career development.

The programme is being developed following the closure of the CSP Charitable Trust (CSPCT), which until 2025 supported members' professional development. After the CSPCT's closure was announced, the CSP was invited to bid for funding to explore how it could continue to support members' education and professional development.

The new awards are planned to support physiotherapists, students, unemployed graduates and support workers at different stages of their careers. They will focus on education and continuing professional development opportunities, including developing new skills, exploring research, and progressing innovative ideas that could positively impact physiotherapy practice and patient care.

Panel member commitment
As this is a pilot programme, panel members will need to be available to:
Attend a panel induction in early 2027 before applications open in February 2027
Review and score applications during April 2027
Participate in up to two panel meetings to make funding decisions before the end of May 2027

Criteria for joining the panel
We are particularly interested in hearing from those who:
Are a CSP member
Have experience of applying for grant funding, or have participated in a grant awards funding panel
Have experience of supporting activities that encourage widening participation (this does not need to be within a grants or awards setting)

If you would like to be considered for the panel, please send an expression of interest to: [email protected] outlining how your experience meets the criteria above. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

13/10/2026

🎓 Your Professional Journey Matters.

Great practice starts with great learning!
Whether you’re building your foundations, revisiting your skills or looking to bridge the gap to your next stage of development, the right course can help you move forward with confidence.

AACP courses offer opportunities to develop your knowledge, refine your practical skills and continue growing as a healthcare professional.

🔹 Just starting out?
Our 4 or 6 Day Foundation courses provide a starting point for developing your knowledge and practical skill, taught by clinically experienced and fully qualified tutors.

🔹 Looking to refresh your skills?
Our Refresher course includes a thoracic needling update, giving you the opportunity to revisit your existing knowledge, refresh your practical skills and stay up to date with developments in practice.

🔹 Ready to progress and re-join?
Our Bridging courses help you build on your existing knowledge and take the next step in your professional development. A route to joining AACP membership.

Your learning journey doesn’t have to stand still. Invest in your development, build your confidence and keep moving forward!

🌐 Explore our courses and membership at
www.aacp.org.uk

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05/10/2026

📖 Your latest issue of Acupuncture in Physiotherapy is now available!

We’re delighted to bring AACP members the Autumn 2026 edition (Volume 39) of Acupuncture in Physiotherapy 🍂
Your dedicated clinical journal from the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists.

This latest issue is packed with valuable clinical insight, practical guidance and professional learning, including:

🔹 AACP Virtual Conference - highlights and key takeaways from this year’s event
🔹 Complaints in Clinical Practice - practical advice to help protect your patients, reputation and confidence
🔹 Electro-acupuncture - exploring the mechanisms, parameters and clinical application

Your AACP membership gives you access to this specialist resource, helping you stay informed, develop your clinical practice and continue learning from the wider acupuncture and physiotherapy community.

💻 Access the digital version and make the most of your AACP membership.

📬 If you’ve requested a hard copy, this will follow shortly in the post.

🌐 AACP.ORG.UK
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 01733 390007

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23/09/2026

It’s been fantastic to welcome Josh, a newly qualified clinician, to our Foundation Course in Manchester 👏

Already working to expand his clinical skills and knowledge, Josh has really enjoyed the course and is looking forward to putting his new skills into practice to benefit his patients.

We love welcoming newly qualified clinicians onto our courses. You’re always welcome to join us, and with the support of our experienced tutors throughout the course, you’ll have the guidance and confidence to continue developing your skills from day one!

Thank you, Josh, for sharing your experience with us, we can’t wait to see where your new skills take you 💫

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21/09/2026

Another great weekend of our current Foundation Course in Manchester, taught by Paul Battersby.

A fantastic group, plenty of learning, and a brilliant atmosphere throughout the second weekend. It’s been great to see everyone getting involved, sharing ideas and building their knowledge as the course progresses.

One weekend to go! We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone back for the final weekend 🙌

If you’re considering joining a future Foundation Course, get in touch or drop a comment below - we’d love to hear from you!

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14/09/2026

What a fantastic start to our Foundation Course, held at Stepping Hill Hospital in Manchester and expertly taught by Paul Battersby 👏

We were delighted to be joined by such a wonderful group, creating a positive and engaging learning environment throughout the weekend 💫

The sessions combined essential theory with plenty of hands-on practical experience, giving everyone the opportunity to put their learning into practice and build confidence along the way 🙌

A huge thank you to everyone who took part and contributed to such a productive and enjoyable first weekend. We’re already looking forward to reconvening this weekend for the next sessions and continuing the learning journey together!

🌐 aacp.org.uk

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10/09/2026

A great few days in Edinburgh for the first weekend of our 4-day Foundation Course 💫

Tutor, Caroline McGuire welcomed a wonderful group of clinicians for a packed weekend of learning, discussion and plenty of hands-on practical experience.

It was fantastic to see everyone getting involved, developing their clinical skills and putting their learning into practice in a supportive and collaborative environment 🙌

A brilliant start to the course - we’re looking forward to seeing the group continue to build their confidence and knowledge over the remaining sessions!

Browse upcoming courses:
🌐 aacp.org.uk/events

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09/09/2026

The CSP’s insurance change around thoracic acupuncture has understandably raised questions for physiotherapists.

But an insurance exclusion is not the same as a change to professional scope of practice. The key issue is ensuring that thoracic needling is undertaken with the right combination of training, competence, clinical reasoning, anatomical knowledge and appropriate indemnity.

Our latest article takes a closer look at what the change means in practice; from understanding the anatomy beneath the needle and considering individual patient factors, to informed consent, documentation, recognising potential complications and checking your insurance arrangements.

It’s a timely reminder that safe acupuncture practice isn’t about avoiding higher-risk areas altogether. It’s about making well-informed, clinically justified decisions and continually maintaining our knowledge and skills.

🔗 https://www.aacp.org.uk/news/thoracic-acupuncture-after-the-csp-insurance-change-what-physiotherapists-need-to-know

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07/09/2026

Our latest Acupuncture Foundation Course got off to a brilliant start at East London NHS Foundation Trust!

It was a weekend packed with learning, practical skills, hands-on experience and plenty of enthusiasm from our fantastic delegates.

From developing new techniques to building confidence in clinical practice, it’s been great to see everyone getting stuck in and embracing their acupuncture journey 🙌

We can’t wait to welcome you back for the next weekend as your skills and knowledge continue to grow!

💭 Thinking about adding Western Medical Acupuncture to your clinical skill set?
Our Foundation Courses provide comprehensive training for healthcare professionals, combining online theory with practical, hands-on learning.

🌐 aacp.org.uk/events
📧 [email protected]
📲 01733 390007

04/09/2026

The HCPC is gathering insights into how registrants are using AI and other new technologies, with the aim of understanding the opportunities, challenges and support that may be needed as technology continues to evolve.

The research is being carried out independently by Ipsos UK, and responses will help ensure the experiences of different professions and modalities are properly represented.

📧 If you received an invitation to take part, please complete the survey before 18 September.

Every response counts, particularly as we want to ensure the physiotherapy profession is well represented in the findings.

Find out more about the research here:

🔗 https://www.hcpc-uk.org/news-and-events/get-involved/share-your-insights-on-your-use-of-ai/

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