Practitioner members of the British Acupuncture Council have completed a thorough training in traditional acupuncture. Members are bound by the Council's Codes of Ethics and Practice, and those practising in the UK are covered by Professional Indemnity and Public Liability insurance.
Members have the letters MBAcC after their name.
Practitioners who are not members of the British Acupuncture Council may have more limited training in traditional diagnosis and treatment. The number of traditional acupuncturists practising within the NHS is growing and referral to one of these would usually be by your own GP and not by private enquiry. Wherever treatment is offered it is important to check the qualifications of the practitioner and their registration with a reputable Professional Body to whom they are answerable. British Acupuncture Council 's Register of Practitioner Members is published annually. A copy can be obtained by sending a cheque for 3.50 to their office along with a note of your name and address.