Council

Council is responsible for ensuring that the GOsC fulfils its statutory objectives.

The following information is available in Welsh: Y Cyngor

Council sets the strategic direction for the organisation and oversees the implementation of that strategy. The detailed role of Council is set out in the Governance Handbook.

Council is made up of five lay members and five osteopath members, all appointed by the Privy Council. For further information about the appointment process see the Appointments page.

Council Associates also participate in discussions at the meetings but are excluded from voting on decisions. See information below.

Jo Clift (Chair)  Lay member
Daniel Bailey Osteopath member	Harry Barton Lay member	Gill Edelman Lay member
Sandie Ennis Osteopath member	Elizabeth Elander Osteopath member	Caroline Guy Osteopath member
Simeon London Osteopath member	Dr Patricia McClure Lay member	Dr Chris Stockport Lay member

Council Associates 

Council Associates participate in discussions at the meetings of Council and Committees but are excluded from voting on decisions.

The aim of the Council Associates programme is to identify and develop individuals within the osteopathic profession who have the potential to undertake future non-executive positions, whether these be at the GOsC or in other organisations.

Council Associates receive training and support to help them undertake this development opportunity. 

There are currently two Council Associates. We plan to appoint further Council Associates in the future.

Laura Turner Council Associate	Gabrielle Anderson Council Associate