We’ve published the latest annual independent report by the National Council of Osteopathic Research (NCOR) which annually reviews the types of concerns raised about osteopaths and osteopathic services.
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This independent report provides insight about concerns raised by osteopathic patients, members of the public, healthcare professionals and sector workers from 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.
Looking at this data helps osteopaths and the GOsC to reflect on and take informed action to reduce the likelihood of these kinds of concerns being raised in the future. With the knowledge and data around matters that concern patients during treatment or a consultation, osteopaths can usefully reflect and learn from these findings.
The data from January to December 2024 shows that the number of concerns about osteopaths remains low, with less than a 2% chance of a concern being raised against an osteopath and patient satisfaction remains high (over 95%).
Key findings from this report include:
Although the data in this report relates to 2024, it is important to highlight a significant increase in concerns related to professional boundaries that were received by the General Osteopathic Council during 2025. These cases will be reflected in next year’s NCOR report.
Not all of the concerns included in the report proceeded to fitness to practise hearings.
The independent NCOR report collates concerns and complaints data from the General Osteopathic Council, the professional membership body the Institute of Osteopathy and three insurers of osteopaths. The report is unique to the osteopathic profession and provides valuable feedback for osteopaths, students and educational providers.
Read the latest NCOR annual concerns report
Read a blog reflecting on the learnings from this report and the concerns we received in 2025
Read more about NCOR and the NCOR Concerns and Complaints Report including the key learnings for osteopaths
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