Our statement on the use of the osteopath title in coverage of the trial of Jemma Mitchell
We are aware of recent media coverage of the trial of Jemma Mitchell specifically around references being made to her as an osteopath.
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Read more of: Our statement on the use of the osteopath title in coverage of the trial of Jemma Mitchell
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General Osteopathic Council successfully prosecutes Michelle Davies for unlawfully describing herself as an osteopath
Read more of: General Osteopathic Council successfully prosecutes Michelle Davies for unlawfully describing herself as an osteopathThe 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.
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Annual Report and Accounts for 2021-22 published
Read more of: Annual Report and Accounts for 2021-22 publishedWe have published our latest Annual Report and Accounts, providing an overview of our work and the financial report for 2021-22.
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New guidance for adjunctive therapies published
Read more of: New guidance for adjunctive therapies publishedOur 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.
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Whistleblowing disclosures joint report for 2022 published
Read more of: Whistleblowing disclosures joint report for 2022 publishedWe’ve published the 2021-22 joint report on whistleblowing disclosures, together with seven other healthcare professional regulators.
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GOsC launches new resources to support decision making between osteopaths and patients
Read more of: GOsC launches new resources to support decision making between osteopaths and patientsThese resources have been developed as part of our collaborative research programme with the General Dental Council and the Collaborating Centre for Values Based Practice.
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Share your views on our draft practice note for questioning witnesses
Read more of: Share your views on our draft practice note for questioning witnessesWe 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.
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Our sadness at the passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Read more of: Our sadness at the passing of Queen Elizabeth IIStatement by Dr Bill Gunnyeon, Chair of Council:
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GOsC publishes independent review of professional boundaries in osteopathy
Read more of: GOsC publishes independent review of professional boundaries in osteopathyWe have published Supporting Professionals, Protecting Patients, for further discussion and reflection across the sector.
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New standards for education and training and updated outcomes for osteopathy graduates published
Read more of: New standards for education and training and updated outcomes for osteopathy graduates publishedThe Graduate Outcomes and Standards for Education and Training have been published following extensive consultation with osteopaths, educators, students, patients and stakeholders.