About us

We are the UK’s independent regulatory oversight body helping to protect the public by improving the regulation and registration of health and care practitioners. We review and monitor performance, produce guidance, share knowledge and expertise. 

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What we do and how we work

We oversee the work of UK health and social care regulators and accredited registers of healthcare practitioners. Our work improves regulation and protects the public. 

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