General Osteopathic Council

Osteopaths: Is your registration due to be renewed in April or May? You can log into the o zone and renew your registration at any time. If your registration status is non-practising, you’ll still need to renew your registration. If you are returning to practice, remember to inform your insurance provider and contact the GOsC Registration team to update your status. Log into the o zone: https://lnkd.in/eRtsUWR2

Today marks the beginning of Passover, one of the most important Jewish festivals that celebrates the story of Exodus with a series of rituals, including a meal with family and friends. To all who celebrate, we wish you a joyful Passover! 

One week left to apply. We are looking for a Lay Member to join the GOsC Council and help guide the work we do in protecting patients and the public. If you care about standards, fairness, making a difference and improving healthcare regulation, we’d love you to take a look. Please note this role is not open to osteopaths. ⏰ Closing date: 11.30am, Tuesday 7 April 2026 https://lnkd.in/gDH9fih

Our role as a regulator means that we cannot lobby the government on behalf of the osteopathic profession. Lobbying for a the profession can only be carried out by a membership body, and the iO in the membership body for osteopathy. Find out more about the iO: https://lnkd.in/eRAbi3DC

We’re looking forward to attending the Institute of Osteopathy roadshows again this year. If you’re attending, we would be delighted to speak with you on various topics and projects which you can get involved in that can contribute towards your CPD. The first roadshow will take place on Saturday 25 April in Kent, and we hope to see you there. Find out how to attend: https://lnkd.in/eMtXaxEF

Gallwch ddod o hyd i wybodaeth yn Gymraeg am y Cyngor ar ein gwefan, gan gynnwys ein rôl o ran diogelu'r cyhoedd a datblygu'r proffesiwn osteopathig, yn ogystal â'n gwasanaethau Cymraeg. You can find information in Welsh about the GOsC on our website, including our role in protecting the public and developing the osteopathic profession, as well as our Welsh Language services. https://lnkd.in/eaqqUjgJ

We’re looking for a Lay (non osteopath) Member to join the GOsC Council. If you’re passionate about healthcare regulation and want to use your skills to help protect the public and strengthen our strategic direction, this could an opportunity for you. 📅 Closing date: 11.30am, Tuesday 7 April 2026 Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gDH9fih

In our podcast In Conversations with the GOsC on understanding the fitness to practise process, Sheleen McCormack shares how the Independent Support Service can support patients, osteopaths and witnesses during the FTP process. All episodes are available wherever you listen to podcasts or on our website: https://lnkd.in/etjsUXUD

Today many people, including some osteopaths and their patients, will celebrate Eid al Fitr, an Islamic festival that marks the end of Ramadan with prayer, good food and by spending time with loved ones. Eid Mubarak to all who celebrate today!

Do you do CPD in small groups with other osteopaths locally or online? Whatever kind of CPD group you are running, do let us know. No matter the size, we can offer support to help you including GOsC presentations and resources etc. Get in touch with Stacey Towle to arrange support for your group vie email: info@osteopathy.org.uk