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Is Osteopathy regulated?
The Statutory Register of the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) opened on 9 May 1998. The title "osteopath" became protected by law from 9 May 2000 when the transitional registration period ended. As a result it is a criminal offence, liable to prosecution, to describe oneself as an osteopath in the UK unless registered with the GOsC.
The GOsC regulates, promotes and develops the profession of osteopathy, maintaining a Statutory Register of those entitled to practise osteopathy. Only practitioners meeting the high standards of safety and competency are eligible to join this register. Proof of good health, good character and professional indemnity insurance cover is also a requirement.
What qualifications do Osteopaths have and is Osteopathy regulated?
Osteopaths undertake four to five-year honours degree programmes underpinned by thorough clinical training and have to be registered with the Statutory Register of the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC).
Links:
www.osteopathy.org.uk General council and register for osteopathy
www.osteopathy.org Osteopathic Members association
www.backcare.org.uk National charity for back care
www.occ.uk.com Osteopathic centre for children
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