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19 Mar 2025
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A first-of-its-kind register of domestic abuse risk assessors is a step closer to possible accreditation.
DVACT-PAI’s register has met Standard One of our Accredited Registers programme, recognising clear public interest in PSA accreditation.
Read more: professionalstandards.org.uk…
ALT Person signing a document with a pen, with text 'Standard One: Pass' and 'DVACT-PAI'.
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Our performance review of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for the period 1 January - 31 December 2025 is out now.
For this period, the NMC has met 9 out of the 18 Standards.
Find out more:
professionalstandards.org.uk…
@nmcnews
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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/respo…
@humangivens
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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/DeFkSJW7A…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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…
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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…
@nmcnews
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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/respo…
Click here to find out more: professionalstandards.org.uk…
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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,
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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
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welcome your feedback.
Share your views by 20 February 2026 here: forms.office.com/pages/respo…
Find out more here: professionalstandards.org.uk…
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22 Dec 2025
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
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17 Dec 2025
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
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27 Nov 2025
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
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27 Nov 2025
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
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27 Nov 2025
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…
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