Regulation of osteopathy
All osteopaths in the UK are regulated by the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC).
Osteopaths are required to renew their registration each year and we provide registrants with an annual licence to practise. As part of this process, the GOsC checks that osteopaths have current professional indemnity insurance, remain in good health and of good character, and have met mandatory continuing professional development requirements.
Preventing unregistered practice
The title ‘osteopath’ is protected by law. It is against the law for anyone to call themselves an osteopath in the UK unless they are registered with the GOsC, which sets and promotes high standards of competency, conduct and safety.
Who and what do osteopaths treat?
Osteopaths’ patients include the young, older people, manual workers, office professionals, pregnant women, children and sportspeople. Patients seek treatment for a wide variety of conditions, including back pain, changes to posture in pregnancy, postural problems caused by driving or work strain, the pain of arthritis and minor sports injuries.
Source: https://www.osteopathy.org.uk/visiting-an-osteopath/about-osteopathy/
