We have a range of resources available for you to use to make people aware that you are registered.

Why promote your registration?

Patients want to be assured that you have the skills, knowledge and professional judgement to help guide them in making important decisions about their health and treatment. They need to know that they are protected from harm and have somewhere to turn if they have any concerns. The fact that you are a regulated health professional gives patients confidence to choose and trust in you.

What does it mean to be registered?

All osteopaths in the UK are required by law to be registered with the General Osteopathic Council. Registration means that the osteopath:

• is a regulated health professional
• is trained and qualified
• is required to keep their knowledge and skills up to date
• is required to have professional indemnity insurance
• welcomes any feedback on the care provided and operates a complaints procedure.

Osteopaths in the UK should not be described as ‘state registered’, but ‘statutorily registered’.

You can apply for Registration Marks on the o zone.

Public information posters

Posters promoting osteopaths’ status as registered health professionals, and highlighting the benefits of this to patients, are available for display in your clinic, waiting room and suitable public areas.

There are two posters:

• one for use by individual osteopaths
• one for use by individual osteopaths (Welsh)
• one for group osteopathic practices
• one for group osteopathic practices (Welsh)

These can be downloaded free of charge on the o zone.

If you would like copies printed and delivered you can order in A3 format (there is a small charge for post and packaging). You can purchase these by emailing info@osteopathy.org.uk