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Listed here are the documents which we refer to throughout this website.
Our Memorandum and Articles of Association is the document which forms our constitution, defining the responsibilities of our Trustees and the business which we undertake.
The Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics (the Standards) are what we expect BABCP members to abide by in terms of their professional work. Members are asked to sign a declaration that they will abide by the Standards for the duration of their membership.
Our Minimum Training Standards (MTS) details the minium level of training, expereince and practice that therapists are required to schieve in order to practice at an agreed standard of competency.
The Core Curriculum 2021 provides a guide to the expected content of core training in CBT and is used in conjunction with the MTS.
We take complaints against our members very seriously. If you have a complaint about a BABCP member, refer to our Complaints Procedures.
BABCP Member Safeguarding Guidance [PDF]
Our vision is to lead the way in furthering high-quality CBT across the UK and Ireland. Our Strategic Plan includes our aims and objectives to show how we are working towards this.
BABCP Risk Management Policy [PDF]
BABCP covers a wide geographical footprint and the healthcare systems across different regions of the UK and Ireland are different. Commissioning, funding, training and regulation are some of the issues considered in this brief report.
We are pleased to be a signatory to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU2) against conversion therapy, which has the backing of all major psychological, psychotherapeutic and counselling organisations in the UK.
This document considers our public engagement priorities and principles as well as looking at our next steps.
Audit of Public Engagement Strategy 2022 [PDF]
Read our commitment to consultation with our members
Trustee and Standing Committee Member Code of Conduct
Complaints Procedures Governing Trustee Directors, Standing Committee Volunteers and Staff