Number of concerns raised against osteopaths drops
According to the latest National Council for Osteopathic Research (NCOR) sector-wide report, the number of concerns and complaints against osteopaths has fallen compared to a seven-year average.
According to the latest National Council for Osteopathic Research (NCOR) sector-wide report, the number of concerns and complaints against osteopaths has fallen compared to a seven-year average.
The GOsC’s Council has agreed to freeze annual registration fees for the 9th year in succession.
We are aware of recent media coverage of the trial of Jemma Mitchell specifically around references being made to her as an osteopath.
The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), the UK regulator of osteopaths, has brought a successful prosecution against Michelle Davies, who practised in Worcester, for unlawfully describing herself as an osteopath while she was suspended from the Register.
We have published our latest Annual Report and Accounts, providing an overview of our work and the financial report for 2021-22.
Our guidance supports osteopaths engaged in non-osteopathic forms of care or treatment, or those carrying out other work, to practise in accordance with the Osteopathic Practice Standards.
We’ve published the 2021-22 joint report on whistleblowing disclosures, together with seven other healthcare professional regulators.
These resources have been developed as part of our collaborative research programme with the General Dental Council and the Collaborating Centre for Values Based Practice.
We are inviting views on the revised version of our practice note for questioning witnesses to ensure we meet the needs of those involved in our fitness to practise hearings.
Statement by Dr Bill Gunnyeon, Chair of Council: