Archive
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.
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.
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.
Getting to know our regulator
8 August 2024
Recent graduates Anna and Olivia share their experience of attending a GOsC Council meeting as observers when they were in their final year, and why it’s important to get to know the regulator.
Helping to protect the public though fair decision-making
2 July 2024
Brian Wroe, Chair of GOsC’s Investigating Committee talks about recruitment to the committee which begins in July and his aim to encourage diversity of thought through attracting a diverse range of applicants.
Reflections from GOsC’s new Chair of Council
19 June 2024
Jo Clift explains why she applied for the role and offers some insight into the future priorities of GOsC.
Recruiting for a diverse GOsC decision-making committee
22 March 2024
Andrew Harvey, Chair of GOsC’s Professional Conduct Committee and the Health Committee, encourages a diverse range of applicants, including from across the UK.
Reflecting on Convention 2023
10 November 2023
Convention 2023 marked 30 years of recognition since the passing of the Osteopaths Act 1993, here Matthew shares his reflections on attending this once in a lifetime event.
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.
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.