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Professional Bodies
The General Osteopathic Council
In May 2000 ‘The Osteopaths Act 1993’ became law, the General OsteopathicCouncil (G.Os.C.) was formed to oversee and enforce this Act !
It is a criminal offence in the UK, liable to prosecution, to describe oneself as an osteopath, (or any derivative e.g. osteo-therapist, osteopaths assistant etc.), unless registered with the G.Os.C.
British Osteopathic Association
The BOA is a merger of the 3 professional bodies representing osteopaths and was formed in 1998.
The Sutherland Society
The Society is the largest UK organisation for cranial osteopaths, with over 300 members in the UK and overseas.
Recommended websites
Total Back Care
http://www.totalbackcare.co.uk/
Total Back Care is a family owned and managed leading, independent, specialist in Ergonomic & Posture Support Products which relieve and prevent Back & Neck Pain in the Office, Home & Car.
Established in 1995, Total Back Care pioneered the availability of Back Care Products and Ergonomic Furniture in the Midlands. Our Assessment team is very knowledgeable on both medical conditions and the range of products available to ensure the Right Support or Furniture is selected for each individual. Increasingly, we see our role developing into the prevention of Back Pain in the workplace.
