This section explains how to register with the GOsC. There is separate information for those who qualified in the UK and those who qualified outside the UK, as the process for registering differs depending on where you qualified.
You will need to obtain professional indemnity insurance that meets the Professional Indemnity Insurance Rules, with a minimum cover of £2.5 million. There are further details about obtaining insurance on the page Professional indemnity insurance.
As you may be working with children and/or vulnerable adults, as part of your registration you are required to have a criminal records check performed by the Government agency the Criminal Records Bureau (CRB).
If you lived outside the UK before applying for registration, you will be asked to provide an additional police check in respect of the country where you were resident. For further information about the CRB check see the Criminal Records Bureau page.
Annual renewal of registrationRegistration is granted for a period of 12 months, after which you will need to renew your licence to practise. You will be asked to declare any health problems, criminal or civil proceedings, and your compliance with continuing professional development (CPD) requirements. You will also need to provide details of your current professional indemnity insurance and pay your renewal fee
To reassure patients, the GOsC has introduced a voluntary identity card for osteopaths, which can be used when making home visits. The GOsC encourages patients to ask for identification in much the same way as they would with a police officer or council official. To obtain an identity card, you should include a passport-sized photo with your application for registration.
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