Archive
Building trust: the human side of regulation
10 September 2025
Our Chief Executive and Registrar, Matthew Redford, explains the work the GOsC is doing to build trust with the profession and why we want to be more human in our approach to regulation.
Fifteen years of excellence: a shared achievement
4 July 2025
Our Chief Executive, Matthew Redford, thanks osteopaths, patients, educators and partner organisations for their collaboration and involvement in our work, helping us to meet the PSA’s standards for fifteen years running.
With change comes opportunity: for GOsC and the profession
17 June 2025
Our Chief Executive, Matthew Redford, explains some of the work the GOsC has been doing to improve the way we communicate and engage with the profession, and some of the changes still to come.
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.
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.
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.
LGBT+ History Month, the GOsC and me
1 February 2022
February is LGBT+ History Month, which aims to raise awareness of, and combat prejudice against, the LGBT+ community, while celebrating its achievement and diversity and making the community more visible. In this blog, Matthew reflects on what LGBT+ History Month means to him and the work of the GOsC.
NCOR: A fond farewell and a warm welcome
15 November 2021
As Professor Dawn Carnes hands over Directorship of the National Council for Osteopathic Research (NCOR) to Dr Jerry Draper-Rodi, Matthew reflects on the achievements of Professor Carnes and shares his ambitions and hopes for working with Dr Draper-Rodi.
We want to identify and develop future governance leaders within the profession
5 October 2021
The GOsC recently ran an online recruitment event for osteopaths considering applying for current or future governance roles. Here Matthew provides an overview of what was covered on the day and shares some tips for anyone wishing to apply
