Blogs

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New year, new approach: why we’re launching WhatsApp

22 January 2025

Chief Executive and Registrar of the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), Matthew Redford, explains why the regulator is piloting the use of WhatsApp as a new way for osteopaths and students to contact the GOsC.

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The role of quality assurance in osteopathic education

16 January 2025

Steven Bettles talks about the importance of quality assuring osteopathic education and the role this plays in ensuring patient safety is at the heart of everything we do at the GOsC.

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The GOsC Annual Report 2024: A Personal Reflection on My First Year

8 November 2024

Darren Pullinger provides a snapshot of a years’ worth of achievements for the GOsC as he breaks down some key activities and insights from the 2024 Annual Report.

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Reflections on Pride in London 2023

20 July 2023

Matthew shares his experience of the GOsC taking part in the Pride in London parade for the first time, making history with GOsC colleagues, stakeholders and osteopaths.

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Fairness and independence: what it takes to be a decision maker in healthcare regulation

14 March 2023

Andrew Harvey, Chair of GOsC’s Professional Conduct Committee and the Health Committee, talks about recruitment to both committees starting in April 2023, and his hopes to encourage a more diverse range of applicants.

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Learning from other health professionals in education and in practice

10 March 2023

Teresa Harvey discusses the benefits and challenges of collaborative working between health professionals and why interacting with other professions in education is important for patient care.

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Working with other healthcare professionals can offer a new perspective

20 September 2022

David Propert describes how his experience of collaborative working in a multi-disciplinary practice has led to seamless patient referrals and positive working relationships with other health professionals in his local community.

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Starting a conversation: developing our new strategy

10 August 2022

Matthew reflects on how we are using our learning about the GOsC’s performance to set a path for developing our next Strategic Plan, working together with the profession.

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