How regulation helps ensure quality care
The General Chiropractic Council (GCC) regulates the chiropractic profession. If a chiropractor is registered with the GCC you can be confident that they are committed to providing safe and high-quality care.
The General Chiropractic Council works to maintain high standards in order to protect the health and safety of patients and ensure all chiropractors deliver quality care. We do this by publishing a clear code of practice, relevant professional guidance and comprehensive education standards.
Registered chiropractors must meet the highest standards of professional conduct as outlined in the Code. This includes being properly qualified, registered and insured. They must also maintain their skills and knowledge through continued professional development.
The GCC maintains a register of chiropractic professionals. Practitioners can be registered only if they demonstrate high standards of safety and competency, and it is illegal for anyone to describe themselves as a chiropractor without being registered with the GCC. If a chiropractor fails to meet the GCC’s Code they may be suspended from working as a chiropractor.
The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care
The GCC is one of ten health and social care regulators in the UK. The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA), has the role of protecting patients, promoting best practice and encouraging excellence among all the UK regulators of health and care professionals. The PSA reviews the performance of all the healthcare regulators, including the GCC, annually and publishes a performance review report on its website.
