Archive
GOsC publishes new standards of practice for osteopaths
6 July 2011
New standards of practice, that osteopaths must meet from 1 September 2012, published after extensive review and consultation.
GOsC welcomes positive CHRE performance review
29 June 2011
The annual performance review, Changing regulation in changing times, concludes that the GOsC has performed well.
GOsC responds to positive audit of complaints handling
4 April 2011
The GOsC welcomes the positive results of an audit of its complaints handling process by the CHRE.
Osteopathy should be included in healthcare workforce development plans
31 March 2011
Osteopathic organisations call for Government to include osteopathy in plans for developing the healthcare workforce.
GOsC launches consultation on proposed Welsh Language Scheme
29 March 2011
12 week consultation on proposals to provide services to patients and the public who are speakers of Welsh.
GOsC wins case against unregistered practitioner in Scotland
29 March 2011
Breakthrough legal achievement in Scotland means that Richard Sobande must stop unlawfully using the title ‘osteopath’.
Call for appropriate regulation in EU review of professional mobility
16 March 2011
GOsC response to EU consultation calls for new measures to promote patient safety while increasing osteopaths' professional mobility.
Government publishes plans for health and social care regulation
16 February 2011
The GOsC welcomes publication of Enabling Excellence: Autonomy and Accountability for Health and Social Care Staff.
GOsC prosecutes Matthew Manktelow for illegal practice
4 October 2010
Mr Manktelow was fined £800 for practising as an osteopath when not registered with the GOsC, and ordered to pay costs.
GOsC announces new Chief Executive & Registrar
29 July 2010
Tim Walker has been named as the new Chief Executive and Registrar of the General Osteopathic Council.
