PSA

PSA welcomes consultation on changes to healthcare regulation

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:39:40 +0000

PSA welcomes consultation on changes to healthcare regulation

The Department of Health and Social Care has published a consultation on a draft Order which would...

Lesley.Loughra… Tue, 03/24/2026 - 15:39 2026-03-24

Regulatory reform Press Release

The PSA publishes its review of Social Work England’s performance for 2024/25

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:34:18 +0000

The PSA publishes its review of Social Work England’s performance for 2024/25

We have today published our annual performance review of Social Work England. During 2024/25, we...

Lesley.Loughra… Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:34 2026-03-20

Performance review Press Release

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Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:47:37 +0000

sa��ʴ�ý��ҳ�� introduces a single set of Standards across regulators and sa��ʴ�ý��ҳ�� Registers to strengthen public protection

PSA publishes combined set of Standards and updated framework to strengthen expectations on...

Lesley.Loughra… Wed, 03/18/2026 - 15:47 2026-03-19

Standards Press Release

Introducing our updated Standards for regulators and sa��ʴ�ý��ҳ�� Registers

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:38:38 +0000

Introducing our updated Standards for regulators and sa��ʴ�ý��ҳ�� Registers

This month, we have published our updated and combined Standards for the organisations we oversee...

Lesley.Loughra… Wed, 03/18/2026 - 15:38 2026-03-19

Standards BlogAlan Clamp | PSA Chief Executive

The PSA publishes its review of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland’s performance for 2024/25

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:57:02 +0000

The PSA publishes its review of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland’s performance for 2024/25

We have today published our annual performance review of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern...

Lesley.Loughra… Tue, 03/17/2026 - 14:57 2026-03-18

Performance review Press Release

Exploring the role of AI in healthcare

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:06:25 +0000

Exploring the role of AI in healthcare

We recently hosted a webinar, in collaboration with Dr Helen Smith RN and Professor Jonathan Ives...

Lesley.Loughra… Fri, 03/13/2026 - 15:06 2026-02-27

Artificial intelligence (AI)EventPast event

The PSA’s Section 29 appeal powers in practice: the case of PSA vs NMC and Tchampet

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:48:52 +0000

The PSA’s Section 29 appeal powers in practice: the case of PSA vs NMC and Tchampet

In this guest blog, we take a deep dive into a recent appeal. David Hopkins of 39 Essex Chambers who...

Lesley.Loughra… Tue, 03/10/2026 - 15:48 2026-03-10

Fitness to practise BlogDavid Hopkins | 39 Essex Chambers

The PSA publishes its review of the General Optical Council’s performance for 2024/25

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:17:12 +0000

The PSA publishes its review of the General Optical Council’s performance for 2024/25

We have today published our annual performance review of the General Optical Council (GOC). During...

Lesley.Loughra… Mon, 03/02/2026 - 19:17 2026-03-03

Performance review Press Release

PSA responds to the Women and Equalities Committee report on cosmetic procedures

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:03:04 +0000

PSA responds to the Women and Equalities Committee report on cosmetic procedures

The PSA has welcomed the call from the Women and Equalities Committee to accelerate action to...

Lesley.Loughra… Mon, 02/23/2026 - 11:03 2026-02-23

Patient safety Press Release

Perspectives from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:25:15 +0000

Perspectives from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

PSA Board members share their insights on regulation and future priorities for the PSA in this blog...

Lesley.Loughra… Thu, 02/19/2026 - 10:25 2026-02-20

Accountability/governance Blog

Regulatory developments and the Welsh context

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:10:28 +0000

Regulatory developments and the Welsh context

Online | 10:00–13:00 Our annual joint seminar with the Welsh Government. This year we will explore...

Lesley.Loughra… Wed, 02/18/2026 - 14:10 2026-03-27

Improving regulation Patient safety EventUpcoming event

Closing safety gaps must be a priority for next Welsh Government says healthcare regulation watchdog

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:23:31 +0000

Closing safety gaps must be a priority for next Welsh Government says healthcare regulation watchdog

With 87% of GPs reporting that they fear their rising workloads could impact patient safety, the...

Lesley.Loughra… Tue, 02/17/2026 - 15:23 2026-02-18

Improving regulation Patient safety Public protection Press Release

Closing safety gaps must be a priority for next Scottish Government says healthcare regulation watchdog

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:10:53 +0000

Closing safety gaps must be a priority for next Scottish Government says healthcare regulation watchdog

With a 55% increase in serious patient safety incidents in Scotland’s health service in the last...

Lesley.Loughra… Tue, 02/17/2026 - 15:10 2026-02-18

Improving regulation Patient safety Public protection Press Release

What lies ahead for 2026 - a calm year or a wild ride?

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:04:34 +0000

What lies ahead for 2026 - a calm year or a wild ride?

January always feels like stepping onto a fairground ride. You’re strapped in, the lever is pulled...

Lesley.Loughra… Thu, 01/29/2026 - 19:04 2026-01-30

Improving regulation BlogCaroline Corby | PSA Chair

The PSA publishes its review of the General Dental Council’s performance for 2024/25

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:22:33 +0000

The PSA publishes its review of the General Dental Council’s performance for 2024/25

We have today published our annual performance review of the General Dental Council (GDC). During...

Lesley.Loughra… Thu, 12/18/2025 - 13:22 2025-12-19

Performance review Press Release

PSA publishes its review of the General Medical Council performance for 2024/25

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:50:42 +0000

PSA publishes its review of the General Medical Council performance for 2024/25

Find out more about key findings and areas for improvement in our latest performance review report...

Lesley.Loughra… Mon, 12/15/2025 - 16:50 2025-12-16

Performance review Press Release

Update on risk of health and care professionals banned from practising abroad working in the UK

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:36:43 +0000

Update on risk of health and care professionals banned from practising abroad working in the UK

An update to our earlier statement on risks of doctors subject to overseas restrictions

Lesley.Loughra… Thu, 12/11/2025 - 14:36 2025-12-12

Patient safety Registration Update

Sexual safety at work: the duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace – what does this mean for regulators?

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:49:55 +0000

Sexual safety at work: the duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace – what does this mean for regulators?

Earlier this year Capsticks delivered a session for the PSA where they outlined the change in the...

Lesley.Loughra… Thu, 11/27/2025 - 11:49 2025-11-27

Workplace culture BlogJon Lewis and Keziah Pearson | Capsticks

A reminder of the role regulation can play – PSA response to NHS 10 Year Workforce Plan

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:11:58 +0000

A reminder of the role regulation can play – PSA response to NHS 10 Year Workforce Plan

We have published our response to the call for evidence on the NHS 10 Year Workforce Plan. We...

Lesley.Loughra… Thu, 11/13/2025 - 17:11 2025-11-13

Workforce Update

PSA welcomes spotlight on professional registration in alarming report into children’s hearing services

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:28:21 +0000

PSA welcomes spotlight on professional registration in alarming report into children’s hearing services

Following the publication of the Kingdon review of children's hearing services in England, the...

Lesley.Loughra… Tue, 11/11/2025 - 18:28 2025-11-12

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Turning Insights from complaints into action: preventing harm in care

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:03:50 +0000

Turning Insights from complaints into action: preventing harm in care

The PSA's Policy Symposium brought together leaders from across health and social care to explore...

Lesley.Loughra… Tue, 10/21/2025 - 17:03 2025-10-07

Concerns & complaints EventPast event

The PSA publishes its self-assessment on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 14:01:59 +0000

The PSA publishes its self-assessment on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

PSA publishes its report on its self-assessment against its EDI Standard.

Lesley.Loughra… Mon, 10/20/2025 - 15:01 2025-10-14

Equality, diversity and inclusion Performance review Update

“Being seen and being heard”

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:46:28 +0000

“Being seen and being heard”

A guest blog from Emerita Professor Louise Wallace and Dr Gemma Ryan-Blackwell, The Open University.

Lesley.Loughra… Thu, 10/16/2025 - 18:46 2025-10-17

Concerns & complaints BlogEmerita Professor Louise Wallace and Dr Gemma Ryan-Blackwell, The Open University

PSA update on NMC Independent reviews on the handling of whistleblowing disclosures and selected fitness to practise cases

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:05:58 +0000

PSA update on NMC Independent reviews on the handling of whistleblowing disclosures and selected fitness to practise cases

An updated statement from the PSA on the two Independent reviews published by the NMC on its...

Lesley.Loughra… Mon, 10/13/2025 - 12:05 2025-10-13

Concerns & complaints Update

PSA publishes reports following consultation on its Standards for regulators and sa��ʴ�ý��ҳ�� Registers

karen.fraser@professionalstandards.org.uk — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:37:09 +0000

PSA publishes reports following consultation on its Standards for regulators and sa��ʴ�ý��ҳ�� Registers

PSA publishes consultation report and evidence review report on proposed changes to its Standards.

karen.fraser@p… Thu, 10/09/2025 - 09:37 2025-10-09

Standards Update

Updated version of Right-touch regulation responds to current challenges

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:14:10 +0000

Updated version of Right-touch regulation responds to current challenges

Updated version of Right-touch regulation revised to respond to current challenges

Lesley.Loughra… Mon, 10/06/2025 - 18:14 2025-10-07

Right-touch regulation Update

The PSA responds to The Times’ investigation on doctors banned from practising abroad working in the NHS

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 08:21:50 +0000

The PSA responds to The Times’ investigation on doctors banned from practising abroad working in the NHS

We have serious concerns about the allegations reported in The Times of doctors who are subject to...

Lesley.Loughra… Fri, 10/03/2025 - 09:21 2025-10-03

Patient safety Registration Update

PSA publishes report aimed at strengthening fitness to practise decisions

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 17:16:53 +0000

PSA publishes report aimed at strengthening fitness to practise decisions

The sa��ʴ�ý��ҳ�� (PSA) has today published its first report focused on its...

Lesley.Loughra… Wed, 10/01/2025 - 18:16 2025-10-02

Fitness to practise Press Release

Publication of independent reports on NMC’s handling of selected fitness to practise cases and related whistleblowing disclosures

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:37:37 +0000

Publication of independent reports on NMC’s handling of selected fitness to practise cases and related whistleblowing disclosures

PSA's initial response to publication of the two independent reports looking at how the NMC handled...

Lesley.Loughra… Tue, 09/30/2025 - 14:37 2025-09-30

Accountability/governance Concerns & complaints Fitness to practise Update

PSA statement on hate crime and hate speech

Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:24:58 +0000

PSA statement on hate crime and hate speech

We are aware of increasing concern from some groups about what is acceptable among health and care...

Lesley.Loughra… Thu, 09/25/2025 - 12:24 2025-09-25

Equality, diversity and inclusion Press Release

PSA

PSA welcomes consultation on changes to healthcare regulation

The PSA publishes its review of Social Work England’s performance for 2024/25

sa���ʴ�ý������ҳ��� introduces a single set of Standards across regulators and sa���ʴ�ý������ҳ��� Registers to strengthen public protection

Introducing our updated Standards for regulators and sa���ʴ�ý������ҳ��� Registers

The PSA publishes its review of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland’s performance for 2024/25

Exploring the role of AI in healthcare

The PSA’s Section 29 appeal powers in practice: the case of PSA vs NMC and Tchampet

The PSA publishes its review of the General Optical Council’s performance for 2024/25

PSA responds to the Women and Equalities Committee report on cosmetic procedures

Perspectives from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Regulatory developments and the Welsh context

Closing safety gaps must be a priority for next Welsh Government says healthcare regulation watchdog

Closing safety gaps must be a priority for next Scottish Government says healthcare regulation watchdog

What lies ahead for 2026 - a calm year or a wild ride?

The PSA publishes its review of the General Dental Council’s performance for 2024/25

PSA publishes its review of the General Medical Council performance for 2024/25

Update on risk of health and care professionals banned from practising abroad working in the UK

Sexual safety at work: the duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace – what does this mean for regulators?

A reminder of the role regulation can play – PSA response to NHS 10 Year Workforce Plan

PSA welcomes spotlight on professional registration in alarming report into children’s hearing services

Turning Insights from complaints into action: preventing harm in care

The PSA publishes its self-assessment on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

“Being seen and being heard”

PSA update on NMC Independent reviews on the handling of whistleblowing disclosures and selected fitness to practise cases

PSA publishes reports following consultation on its Standards for regulators and sa���ʴ�ý������ҳ��� Registers

Updated version of Right-touch regulation responds to current challenges

The PSA responds to The Times’ investigation on doctors banned from practising abroad working in the NHS

PSA publishes report aimed at strengthening fitness to practise decisions

Publication of independent reports on NMC’s handling of selected fitness to practise cases and related whistleblowing disclosures

PSA statement on hate crime and hate speech

sa��ʴ�ý��ҳ�� introduces a single set of Standards across regulators and sa��ʴ�ý��ҳ�� Registers to strengthen public protection

Introducing our updated Standards for regulators and sa��ʴ�ý��ҳ�� Registers

PSA publishes reports following consultation on its Standards for regulators and sa��ʴ�ý��ҳ�� Registers