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Osteopaths in the UK are regulated by statute under the Osteopaths Act 1993 |
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All Osteopaths have to be registered with the General Osteopathic Council |
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The General Osteopathic Council sets, maintains and develops the standard of osteopathic practice and conduct |
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It is an offence for anyone to describe themselves as an osteopath and practise as such, unless registered with the General Osteopathic Council |
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There are just under 4000 osteopaths on the UK Statutory Register of Osteopaths |
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The General Osteopathic Council ensures osteopaths keep up to date by requiring them to undertake continuous professional development |
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