General Osteopathic Council

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The General Osteopathic Council regulates
the practice of osteopathy in the United Kingdom.  By law osteopaths must be registered with us in order to practise in the UK.

We work with the public and osteopathic profession to promote patient safety by registering qualified professionals, and setting, maintaining and developing standards of osteopathic practice and conduct.

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What is the Register?

The UK Statutory Register of Osteopaths includes all those who are allowed to practise osteopathy in the UK. 

You can use our Register to find a local osteopath. 

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Consultations

We would welcome your views on our draft Osteopathic Practice Standards; take part in our consultation

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Latest news

GOsC consults on Osteopathic Practice Standards 01 September 2010

Major public consultation now open on the combined Standard of Proficiency and Code of Practice for osteopaths.

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InFocus

Tenders are invited to carry out research investigating how prepared osteopathic graduates are for clinical practice.

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New chance to register

If you obtained a UK qualification before 9 May 2000 and have not practised as an osteopath in the UK since.

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