General Social Care Council

Other regulatory bodies

Find links to other regulatory bodies for related professions including; teaching, nursing, and health.

Nursing and Midwifery Council

Tel: +44 (0)20 7637 7181
Email: communications@nmc-uk.org
Registration enquiries: +44 (0)20 7333 933
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is the regulatory body for qualified nurses, midwives, and health visitors. It maintains a register, sets standards for education and training and promotes best practice.

British Psychological Society

Tel: +44 (0)116 254 9568
Email: enquiry@bps.org.uk
The British Psychological Society (BPS) is the regulatory body for Chartered Psychologists. It maintains a register, sets standards for education and training and promotes best practice.

General Dental Council

Tel: +44 (0)20 7887 3800
Email: information@gdc-uk.org
The General Dental Council is the regulatory body for qualified dentists. It maintains a register, sets standards for education and training and promotes best practice.

Health Professions Council

Tel: +44 (0)20 7582 0866
Email: info@hpc-uk.org
The Health Professions Council (HPC) is the regulatory body for 12 healthcare professions including: arts therapists, chiropodists/podiatrists, dietitians, occupational therapists, orthoptists, paramedics, physiotherapists, radiographers and speech and language therapists.

General Medical Council

Tel: 0845 357 8001
Email: gmc@gmc-uk.org
The General Medical Council (GMC) is the regulatory body for doctors promoting high standards of medical education and good practice.

General Teaching Council

Tel: 0870 001 0308
Email: info@gtce.org.uk
The General Teaching Council (GTC) for England is the regulatory body for teaching in England. It maintains a register, sets standards for education and training and promotes best practice.

Care Quality Commission

Tel: +44 (0)3000 616161
Email: enquiries@cqc.org.uk
The Care Quality Commission regulates care provided by the NHS, local authorities, private companies and voluntary organisations.