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General Osteopathic Council
Public Safety
We regulate osteopaths in the UK and promote patient safety through high standards of osteopathic practice and conduct.
About us
The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) is a healthcare regulator and regulates the practice of osteopathy in the United Kingdom. The GOsC is a charity registered in England and Wales (1172749). By law osteopaths must be registered with the GOsC in order to practise in the UK and the GOsC has the power to remove from the Register any osteopaths who are unfit to practise. The GOsC keeps the Register of all who are permitted to practise osteopathy in the UK; sets, maintains and develops standards of osteopathic practice and conduct; helps patients with any concerns or complaints about an osteopath; assures the quality of osteopathic education and ensures that osteopaths undertake continuing professional development.
- Website
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http://www.osteopathy.org.uk
External link for General Osteopathic Council
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1988
- Specialties
- Regulates osteopathy in the UK, Sets standards of training, practice and conduct, Helps patients with a concern or complaint, Ensures osteopaths keep their skills up to date, and Removes from the Register osteopaths who are unfit to practise
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
Osteopathy House
176 Tower Bridge Road
London, SE1 3LU, GB
Employees at General Osteopathic Council
Updates
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The Peer Discussion Review (PDR) section of your CPD cycle is a chance to connect with colleagues and share professional knowledge and useful feedback. Our PDR resources, including the full animation on completing you PDR, help explain the process and includes a completed example of the Peer Discussion Review template. Our CPD resources have everything you need to help you during your CPD cycle, including information to directly help you with your PDR. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e8Eaqdcu