Test pages - Seeing a Chiropractor

Conduct and Ethics

Our guidance is published separately from the Code but should be read alongside it.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Find out about our commitment to equality and diversity

Privacy Policy

Terms of Use

The Code

The Code outlines the standards of performance, conduct and ethics that are expected of chiropractors in the UK

Join the Register

Find out how to join the register

Applications

Fees

This section covers fees for registering or rejoining the register

Test of Competence

Find out about the Test of Competence (TOC)

Registration Appeals

This section covers appeals against the decision of the Registrar.

Make a Complaint

This section provides information on how to complain about a chiropractor

Complain about a Registered Chiropractor

Fill in the form to make a complaint

Complain about someone describing themselves as a Chiropractor

The Investigation Process

This section explains what happens once you have made a complaint and describes our investigation process in more detail

Hearings

This section provides more information about formal hearings of the Professional Conduct and Health Committees.

Upcoming Hearings

Any upcoming hearings will be published here 28 days in advance of the hearing date.

Recent Decisions

Changing Status

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Find out about your continuing professional development

Retention

Find out how to complete your retention and remain on the register

The reduced (non-practising) registration fee

Find out about non-practising registration

You wish to leave the register

Find out how to leave the register

Certificates of Good Standing/ Current Professional Status

Insurance and Indemnity Arrangements

Find out about your required insurance and indemnity arrangements

Registrant Resource Centre

Information and resources for registrants

Tell us if you have been arrested or have a conviction etc

Information for current registrants on how to notify us of a criminal offence

What We Do

Find out more about our role and remit as the UK’s regulator for chiropractors

Our Purpose and Strategic Aims

Find out about our purpose and strategic aims

Legislation

Read the legislation that relates to us

How We Work

Find out about the structure and governance of our organisation and how partners and patients support our work

Council

The Council is responsible for setting strategy, monitoring performance and ensuring its statutory duties are met

Committees

The GCC has five statutory Committees which support the work of the Council

Our Team

Find out more about our team

Partners

Our partners range from patients and members of the public to qualified legal experts and chiropractors

Opportunities

Find out about opportunities to work with us

Accountability

This section covers some of the essential information, processes and mechanisms that help to demonstrate

Policies

Find out more information on our policies.

Chiropractor Login

Accessibility Statement

Read our Accessibility Statement

New Registrants

International Activities

Find out about our International Activities

Council Members

Patient and Public Involvement

This section includes information and opportunities for chiropractic patients with an interest in supporting our work

Consultations

We consult on a variety of issues that relate to our work

Procurement

Find out about our procurement processes

FOI

Find out about our Freedom of Information processes

Newsletters

Our Research

Find out about the research we commission

Archived documents

Find previous publications and information here

UK applicants

This page is for UK applicants with a recognised chiropractic degree wishing to apply for registration

International applicants

Find out how to register if you hold an overseas chiropractic qualification that is non-UK and outside of EU/EEA

Re-joining the register

This section explains how to restore your registration

Transfer from non-practising to practising registration

This section is for chiropractors who are currently registered as non-practising, but who wish to transfer to practising

Information for Witnesses

If you are are due to give evidence at a hearing you can find out information here.

Choosing a chiropractor

An overview of chiropractic and what you should consider when choosing a chiropractor

Your first visit

What to expect on your first visit to a chiropractor for your initial assessment

Governance

Find out information about how we are structured and managed

Joint Statements

Read our joint statements, developed with other healthcare regulators

Raising a Concern about a Fellow Chiropractor

Information for chiropractors and other health professionals who have concerns about a chiropractor

Human Sitemap

Changes to your registration details

How to keep your details up to date

Further Resources

Feedback (Complainants)

Feedback (Registrants)

Website feedback

Blogs & Articles

FAQs

Cyber security

Collaboration

A collaborative approach can lead to better coordination of patient care and more effective communication between health professionals.

Beth Rydym yn Ei Wneud

Darganfyddwch fwy am ein rôl a'n cylch gwaith fel rheoleiddiwr ceiropractyddion y DU

Ein Pwrpas a’n Nodau Strategol

Darganfyddwch am ein pwrpas a'n nodau strategol

Cwyno am Ceiropractydd Cofrestredig

Llenwch y ffurflen i gwyno am geiropractydd cofrestredig.

Gwrandawiadau

Mae'r adran hon yn darparu mwy o wybodaeth am wrandawiadau ffurfiol y Pwyllgorau Ymddygiad Proffesiynol ac Iechyd.

Gwybodaeth i Dystion

Os ydych i fod i roi tystiolaeth mewn gwrandawiad gallwch ddarganfod gwybodaeth yma.

Cwyno am y GCC a rhoi adborth

Registration for Swiss Nationals and their Spouses

Your Registration

Manage your registration

Fitness to Practise advice for registrants

Communicating with Patients

Complain about the GCC and provide feedback

Whistleblowing

GCC Consultations

Fitness to Practise

Covid-19

A dedicated Covid-19 page with information and advice

Ionising radiation and the use of X rays

Your comments have been received

FOI-EDI

Guidance and Toolkits

GCC Strategy 2022-24 and Business Plan 2024

I’m Registered mark

The GCC 'I'm Registered' mark is for registrants' use only. It allows registrants to show patients and the public that they are registered with the GCC.

Quality Standards and Guidelines

The Royal College of Chiropractors’ Quality Standards

Choosing a chiropractor

Find a Chiropractor

Your registration number and the title of Doctor

Use of ‘Chiropractic’ in a Company Name

Your first visit

Getting the best from your ongoing care

Frequently Asked Questions

To help you, we have answered some of the more frequently asked questions that the GCC receives from the public. However, if there are any questions that you may still have, please contact us

How regulation helps ensure quality care