Professional Standards Authority

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We are the UK’s oversight body for the regulation and registration of people working in health and social care.

Purple background with overlapping blue and pink circles featuring text about a June 2026 PSA activities email update.
Two professionals shaking hands in a bright office setting with a 'We're Hiring' message for a lawyer position.
Text graphic titled 'Explainer' about the status of non-surgical cosmetics across the UK on a red and peach abstract background.
Title slide for PSA response to the Ockenden Review of maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals.
Quote from Dinah Godfree condemning abusive behavior and toxic workplace culture in healthcare at Muckamore Abbey Hospital.
Text slide titled 'Response', followed by 'PSA response to consultation on reforming the GMC's legislative framework'
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Quote displayed on a red background: 'No one was taking responsibility for what happened…it was just kind of like everyone was just ticking a box, that they’d gone through the process of, and this is just my interpretation, ….it was just everyone was going through a motion of doing something about it, because they had to, but ultimately no one was taking responsibility or was held to account.'
Text about General Dental Council's consultation on revising guidance and Undertakings bank for case examiners, on a pink background.
Person signing a document with a pen, with text 'Standard One: Pass' and 'DVACT-PAI'.
Graphic with text 'Read of the week' and subtitle 'Hot topic: Complaints' alongside an open book icon on a red and orange circular background.
Quote from PSA Chief Executive Alan Clamp highlighting concerns about antisemitism and racism in healthcare and the need for sustained efforts in equality and diversity.
Cover of The Standard e-newsletter for Spring 2026 with overlapping blue and purple circles on a purple background.