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Ria Carrogan

Ria has been at GOsC since May 2022 as the senior Digital Communications Officer. She has worked in communications for 20 years across a variety of sectors including the civil service, film and TV post-production, pensions and social work. She loves working in communications, it is hard work but it as also be fun and creative, and mostly importantly, it allows her to connect with people.

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What do you do in your role?

I oversee GOsC digital channels; so the website, the o zone, the CPD website, and the OPS website. This involves creating and writing content, making sure the website works well and updating it where needed. I also create and post content for our social media channels. I lead on content creation, like the GOsC podcasts In conversation with the GOsC, and design and send our monthly ebulletin and quarterly student ebulletin. My role is wide ranging and that is one of the things I enjoy about it.

What is it like working for the GOsC?

The best thing about working at GOsC is the people! I don’t think many people realise how small we are, there are only 26 of us, and although we are much smaller than other regulators we are dedicated to be innovative and protecting the osteopathic profession. Being small means I get to work closely with most of my colleagues, and when we are busy (which is always!) or have big projects to work on, everyone is really supportive and works hard to make sure we get the best outcomes.

Working at a small regulator also means I get to interact and speak with osteopaths, more so than I would within a larger organisation, and not only do I enjoy it but it’s invaluable to my role.

What would it surprise people to know about you?

I love being creative. In my spare time I draw and paint and make cardboard creations for my daughter (and cats!). I also created a podcast which I co-host and produce with four fantastic women. The podcast is an opportunity for me to connect with people and talk about the things that interest them. I love stories and believe that everyone has a story to tell. Listening and creating space to hear and understand the experiences and stories of others is so important. It opens up a whole exciting world.