The Organisers

The Institute of Osteopathy represents nearly three-quarters of registered osteopaths and two-thirds of the current student body across the UK.  

Their mission is to support, unite, develop and promote the profession for the improvement of public health and patient care.  

Membership of the iO is an investment in our work to realise their vision for the profession; to see Osteopathy become a growing and thriving profession, recognised for its expertise as healthcare professionals, and increase access to osteopathic care to as many people as possible.   

To find out more about membership and apply,                                please click here.                           


     

The National Council for Osteopathic Research (NCOR) was established in 2003 to provide leadership and unity in osteopathic research development. NCOR aims to improve the osteopathic evidence base using different means including providing strategic leadership and collaboration, engagement and education, communication, development and sustainability. More information on NCOR’s strategy here. 

NCOR is a coalition of stakeholder organisations concerned with the quality of osteopathic patient                  care.                

    To find out more, click here.    

                             

           
Osteopathy Europe promotes standards, regulation and recognition for osteopaths in Europe. 

Osteopathy Europe comprises the lead professional associations and regulatory authorities from Europe, which come together to advance awareness and recognition of the role that osteopaths bring to the health and wellbeing of the public, and ensure high standards of osteopathic care as well as patient safety. 

To find out more, click here. 

                                 

             


                  
The Osteopathic International Alliance is the leading organisation for the advancement and unity of the global osteopathic profession. As an “organisation of organisation's," the OIA unifies osteopathic medicine by connecting schools, regulatory bodies, and regional, national, and multi-country groups.  
The OIA represents 73 organizations from 22 countries across five continents. 
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The GOsC keeps the Register of all those permitted to practise osteopathy in the UK. They work with the public and osteopathic profession to promote patient safety by registering qualified professionals and we set, maintain and develop standards of osteopathic practice and conduct. They help patients with any concerns or complaints about an osteopath and have the power to remove from the Register any osteopaths who are unfit to practise. 

GOsC also assure the quality of osteopathic education and ensure that osteopaths undertake continuing professional development.

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Formerly the British School of Osteopathy, the University College of Osteopathy has come a long way in its first 100 years, and has played a significant role in championing osteopathy and furthering the profession both in the UK and internationally. 
UCO are the largest osteopathic educational institution in the UK, and their evidence-informed approach, high-quality teaching and excellent clinical opportunities attracts students from around the world and produces graduates who go on to leading roles within the profession. 
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