Professional Standards Authority

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Share your experiences with the Human Givens Institute or The CBT Register UK, for our full assessments of them against our Standards. Your experience will help inform our assessment. Share your views by 15 June 2026 here: forms.office.com/pages/response… @humangivens

@DianeCampb58068 @nmcnews Hi Diane, we publish an annual performance review of the regulators we oversee, including the GMC. We look into many different types of information, including any information shared with us. You can share your experience via the form found on this link: professionalstandards.org.uk/organisations-…

@prof_standards @nmcnews Hi I have left several messages as no-one seems to be manning your phones. I wanted to share my experience of the GMC and my serious concerns as per your website you seem to be the oversight body. Not much use if your not available.

The latest minutes from the NMC Independent Oversight Group meeting are now available on our website. The meeting covered a range of issues, including safeguarding, with updates on the safeguarding team, staff training and referrals. Read more: professionalstandards.org.uk/publications/n… @nmcnews

Have you had experience with Tai Chi, Qigong or EFT Tapping practitioners? We are inviting views on the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council’s proposal to add these occupations to its Accredited Register. Share your views by 12/06/2026: forms.office.com/e/DeFkSJW7Ax @CNHC_UK

We have published our 2024/25 performance review of @SocialWorkEng. They met 16 of our 18 Standards of Good Regulation. Read the full review on our website to find out more: professionalstandards.org.uk/news-and-updat…

The Professional Standards Authority (PSA) @prof_standards has published its updated Standards for professional healthcare regulators, including the GPhC. Read the new standards >> tinyurl.com/229kk63h

Today, we have published our updated Standards for the organisations we oversee and accredit — marking a major milestone for public protection. Thank you @PatientsAssoc who helped us gather the views of patients/service-users among other stakeholders. professionalstandards.org.uk/news-and-updat…

Read the 2024/25 review of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI). They met 14/18 Standards. Several issues remain so we have written to the Minister of Health for Northern Ireland and the Chair of the Health Committee. professionalstandards.org.uk/news-and-updat…

Have you had an experience with the UK Society for Behaviour Analysis (UK-SBA) which could affect their ability to meet our Standards? We are keen to hear your feedback before assessing them for accreditation renewal. Share feedback by 29/04/2026: 🔗 ow.ly/8oYY50YtsEH

The GOC met all 18 Standards in our latest performance review. We welcomed its broader view of vulnerability and continued EDI work. Some processes need improving, and we’ll monitor progress. Full review: professionalstandards.org.uk/news-and-updat…

We have published the latest minutes from the NMC Independent Oversight Group. The Group discussed: • An update on the Fitness to Practise improvement plan • How often the Group should meet in future Read the full minutes here: professionalstandards.org.uk/publications/n… @nmcnews

Have you had experience with the @JointCCP (JCCP)? We are inviting feedback as part of JCCP’s full assessment for renewal of its accreditation. Share your feedback by 20 February 2026 here: forms.office.com/pages/response… Click here to find out more: professionalstandards.org.uk/accreditation-…

welcome your feedback. Share your views by 20 February 2026 here: forms.office.com/pages/response… Find out more here: professionalstandards.org.uk/publications/s…

safeguarding and domestic abuse settings. We are inviting views to help us understand whether accrediting this type of register would be in the public interest, including the potential benefits, risks and practical impacts. If you have relevant experience or evidence, we would

Have you had experience with DVACT-PAI (dvact.org) or expert domestic abuse risk assessors? The PSA is carrying out an initial assessment of an application from DVACT-PAI, which holds a register of expert domestic abuse risk assessors working across family justice,

We have published our annual performance review of the @GDC_UK The GDC met 16/18 Standards. It did not meet Standard 3 (EDI) or Standard 15 (fitness to practise timeliness). Read the review: ow.ly/99iW50XMnLl

@Glennademeter @accuk_org Thank you for your message. You can access reports relating to the Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions here professionalstandards.org.uk/organisations-…

@prof_standards @accuk_org Why has the @accuk_org renewal assessment report been removed from your website @prof_standards ?

We have completed our accreditation renewal assessment for the Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (@accuk_org). Accreditation has been renewed, with four Conditions. You can read our report here: professionalstandards.org.uk/docs/default-s…

We have published our most recent report for the @gmcuk The report covers October 2024 to September 2025 and looks at how the GMC is meeting the Standards of Good Regulation. During this time, they met all 18 Standards. Read it here: ow.ly/g6ZE50XKKYj

You’ll often see it on a practitioner’s website, in their workspace, or on their promotional materials. Find out more here: professionalstandards.org.uk/look-for-the-m… #LookForTheMark 4/4

When you see the Quality Mark, you can be confident that the practitioner is appropriately trained, handles complaints professionally and follows good practice in their business running. 3/4

Black Friday is just around the corner and with it, some tempting deals on non-surgical cosmetic procedures including Botox and lip fillers. The price might have dropped, but the risks haven’t. Practitioners providing these treatments may not be regulated professionals. 1/4