New guidance on interim suspensions

New guidance on imposing an Interim Suspension Order has been introduced by the GOsC to assist fitness to practise committees. The aim is to achieve a consistent and proportionate approach and provide osteopaths and their legal representatives with further information on the process.

An Interim Suspension Order suspends an osteopath’s registration for a set period if it is considered necessary in order to protect patients and members of the public during an investigation. The guidance is available on this website at: www.osteopathy.org.uk/standards/complaints/our-complaints-process and can also be downloaded by clicking here.