We are inviting views on our draft Hearings and Sanctions Guidance. The proposed changes aim to further enhance transparency and consistency in decision making by the Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) while ensuring that any sanction imposed by a Committee is both targeted and proportionate.
…and familiarise yourself with the updated ‘Osteopathic Practice Standards’ before they are published.
The latest issue of the osteopath is out now
We have updated the Osteopathic Practice Standards to make them easier to use in practice. We are now carrying out the final consultation before we publish the new standards, and welcome your feedback.
At the next Council meeting Council will be asked to make decisions about forthcoming consultations on revised Osteopathic Practice Standards and draft Hearings and Sanctions Guidance.
We are inviting views on a draft practice note about consensual disposal of fitness to practise cases under Rule 8 of the General Osteopathic Council (Professional Conduct Committee) (Procedure) Rules 2000.
The latest issue of ‘the osteopath’ journal is out now.
A review by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) – the body responsible for monitoring the performance of UK healthcare professional regulators – has found that the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) has for seven years running met all the PSA’s Standards of Good Regulation.
The agenda includes the draft updated Osteopathic Practice Standards and the draft hearings and sanctions guidance.
We are looking for patients to take part in a joint ‘values’ workshop about enhancing communication between patients and professionals, hosted by the GOsC and the General Dental Council.