GOsC appoints three new Council Members

Thursday, 10 July 2008 - The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) – the UK regulator of osteopaths – welcomes the appointment to the Council of two new lay members and one professional member.

Julian Midda convicted of falsely claiming to be an osteopath

Monday, 02 June 2008 - Swindon Magistrates’ Court has ruled that a bogus practitioner describing himself as an osteopath has broken the law. Mr Julian Midda of Calne, Wiltshire pleaded guilty on 30 May to two charges of describing himself as an osteopath when not registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC). He was fined £750 and ordered to pay costs of over £870.

GOsC responds to Section 60 order consultation

Monday, 31 March 2008 - The Department of Health issued a Consultation on 23 November 2007 on the first Section 60 Order (DH_080800). This was aimed at implementing reforms identified in the first chapter of the White Paper ‘Trust, Assurance and Safety’.

GOsC seeks two Lay Members of Council

Monday, 31 March 2008 - The GOsC is seeking two Lay Members of Council. Candidates should be effective strategic thinkers and communicators, with a detailed understanding of the statutory role of the GOsC.

General Osteopathic Council endorses calls for reform of workplace health

Monday, 17 March 2008 -

The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) today endorsed calls for early access to preventative care in the workplace following the publication of the Government’s review, Working for a healthier tomorrow.