Archive
Findings of public and patients perceptions survey published
16 August 2023
Third wave of research conducted on behalf of GOsC explores public confidence in healthcare professionals and the experience of patients when visiting an osteopath.
GOsC invites tender proposals for research exploring perceptions of osteopaths and stakeholders
6 July 2023
The aim of the research is to help us understand perceptions of GOsC and levels of trust in us as regulator of the profession.
Share your views on our guidance for Interim Suspension Orders and Undertakings
3 July 2023
Our guidance supports our fitness to practise committees in making decisions about whether or not to suspend an osteopath’s registration during a fitness to practise investigation.
GOsC meets all Standards of Good Regulation for thirteenth year running
22 June 2023
The General Osteopathic Council has met all the PSA’s Standards of Good Regulation for the thirteenth year in succession; continuing our proud record of passing all standards each year.
GOsC to attend London Pride 2023
1 June 2023
The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) is delighted to announce that we will be attending Pride in London for the first time on Saturday 1 July 2023.
Our response to consultation on regulating anaesthesia and physician associates
18 May 2023
The Department of Health and Social Care’s consultation on the Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates (AAPA) Order marks an important milestone towards reforming the legislation of healthcare regulators.
Conviction upheld against Michelle Davies for misuse of osteopathic title
9 May 2023
Crown Court dismisses appeal by Michelle Davies, against successful prosecution by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), the UK regulator of osteopaths, for unlawfully describing herself as an osteopath while she was suspended from the Register.
Remembering Dr Joan Martin
23 March 2023
It is with the greatest sadness that we share the news that our colleague and friend, Dr Joan Martin, former Council member for the General Osteopathic Council, has passed away.
GOsC welcomes publication of consultation on Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates Order
17 February 2023
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today published its Professional Regulation Consultation Response alongside a consultation on the Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates (AAPA) Order.
Recognised Qualification for London College of Osteopathic Medicine withdrawn
9 February 2023
The London College of Osteopathic Medicine (LCOM) is no longer running its osteopathy course, therefore the decision was taken to withdraw its ‘recognised qualification’.


