/ en /news-and-updates/news/mann-review-recommendations-much-needed-boost-tackling-antisemitism-and <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Mann Review recommendations a much-needed boost to tackling antisemitism and racism, says PSA</span> <p>The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú (PSA) welcomes the publication of the Lord Mann Review which...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-06-03T19:19:01+01:00" title="Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - 19:19" class="datetime">Wed, 06/03/2026 - 19:19</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-06-04T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-06-04</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/mann-review-recommendations-much-needed-boost-tackling-antisemitism-and" rel="tag" title="Mann Review recommendations a much-needed boost to tackling antisemitism and racism, says PSA" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Mann Review recommendations a much-needed boost to tackling antisemitism and racism, says PSA</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/140" hreflang="en">Regulatory reform</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/120" hreflang="en">Press Release</a> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:19:01 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1821 at /news-and-updates/news/first-its-kind-register-domestic-abuse-risk-assessors-gets-go-ahead-apply-psa <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">First-of-its-kind register of domestic abuse risk assessors gets go-ahead to apply for PSA accreditation </span> <p>The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú (PSA) has published a report confirming that DVACT-PAI’s...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>karen.fraser@p…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-06-03T16:52:47+01:00" title="Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - 16:52" class="datetime">Wed, 06/03/2026 - 16:52</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-06-09T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-06-09</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/first-its-kind-register-domestic-abuse-risk-assessors-gets-go-ahead-apply-psa" rel="tag" title="First-of-its-kind register of domestic abuse risk assessors gets go-ahead to apply for PSA accreditation " hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about First-of-its-kind register of domestic abuse risk assessors gets go-ahead to apply for PSA accreditation </span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/158" hreflang="en">sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Registers</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/120" hreflang="en">Press Release</a> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:52:47 +0000 karen.fraser@professionalstandards.org.uk 1820 at /news-and-updates/news/psa-welcomes-ododo-ediagbonya-its-board <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">PSA welcomes Ododo Ediagbonya to its Board </span> <p>We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ododo Ediagbonya who joins the PSA’s Board as an...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Jemima.Grimwad…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-05-29T09:05:05+01:00" title="Friday, May 29, 2026 - 09:05" class="datetime">Fri, 05/29/2026 - 09:05</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-06-01T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-06-01</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/psa-welcomes-ododo-ediagbonya-its-board" rel="tag" title="PSA welcomes Ododo Ediagbonya to its Board " hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about PSA welcomes Ododo Ediagbonya to its Board </span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/282" hreflang="en">Accountability/governance</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/157" hreflang="en">Update</a> Fri, 29 May 2026 08:05:05 +0000 Jemima.Grimwade@professionalstandards.org.uk 1819 at /news-and-updates/news/psa-publishes-its-review-nursing-and-midwifery-councils-performance-202425 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">The PSA publishes its review of the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s performance for 2024/25</span> <p>We have today published our annual performance review of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>karen.fraser@p…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-05-26T16:07:13+01:00" title="Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 16:07" class="datetime">Tue, 05/26/2026 - 16:07</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-05-28T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-05-28</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/psa-publishes-its-review-nursing-and-midwifery-councils-performance-202425" rel="tag" title="The PSA publishes its review of the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s performance for 2024/25" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about The PSA publishes its review of the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s performance for 2024/25</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/243" hreflang="en">Performance review</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/248" hreflang="en">Regulators</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/120" hreflang="en">Press Release</a> Tue, 26 May 2026 15:07:13 +0000 karen.fraser@professionalstandards.org.uk 1818 at /news-and-updates/news/psa-response-nmcs-statement-registration-process-issue <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">PSA response to NMC's statement on registration process issue</span> <p>In February 2026, the Nursing &amp; Midwifery Council (NMC) notified us that a substantial number of...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>karen.fraser@p…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-05-26T15:42:01+01:00" title="Tuesday, May 26, 2026 - 15:42" class="datetime">Tue, 05/26/2026 - 15:42</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-05-27T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-05-27</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/psa-response-nmcs-statement-registration-process-issue" rel="tag" title="PSA response to NMC's statement on registration process issue" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about PSA response to NMC's statement on registration process issue</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/248" hreflang="en">Regulators</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/157" hreflang="en">Update</a> Tue, 26 May 2026 14:42:01 +0000 karen.fraser@professionalstandards.org.uk 1817 at /news-and-updates/news/scottish-government-commissions-psa-conduct-right-touch-assurance-assessment <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Scottish Government commissions PSA to conduct Right-touch assurance assessment for Healthcare Science </span> <p>The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú for Health and Social Care (PSA) has been commissioned by the...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Jemima.Grimwad…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-05-19T12:44:23+01:00" title="Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - 12:44" class="datetime">Tue, 05/19/2026 - 12:44</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-05-19T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-05-19</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/scottish-government-commissions-psa-conduct-right-touch-assurance-assessment" rel="tag" title="Scottish Government commissions PSA to conduct Right-touch assurance assessment for Healthcare Science " hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Scottish Government commissions PSA to conduct Right-touch assurance assessment for Healthcare Science </span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/274" hreflang="en">Right-touch regulation</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/157" hreflang="en">Update</a> Tue, 19 May 2026 11:44:23 +0000 Jemima.Grimwade@professionalstandards.org.uk 1813 at /news-and-updates/news/if-clinicians-could-be-held-liable-ai-errors-shouldnt-there-be-guidance-how <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">‘If clinicians could be held liable for AI errors, shouldn't there be guidance on how they use it?’ </span> <p>A guest blog from the University of Bristol's, Centre for Ethics in Medicine summarising some of the...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-05-13T17:33:10+01:00" title="Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 17:33" class="datetime">Wed, 05/13/2026 - 17:33</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-05-14T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-05-14</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/if-clinicians-could-be-held-liable-ai-errors-shouldnt-there-be-guidance-how" rel="tag" title="‘If clinicians could be held liable for AI errors, shouldn't there be guidance on how they use it?’ " hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about ‘If clinicians could be held liable for AI errors, shouldn't there be guidance on how they use it?’ </span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/262" hreflang="en">Artificial intelligence (AI)</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/118" hreflang="en">Blog</a>Dr Helen Smith and Professor Jonathan Ives | University of Bristol Wed, 13 May 2026 16:33:10 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1808 at /news-and-updates/news/accredited-registers-seminar-2026 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Registers Seminar 2026</span> <p>The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Registers Seminar 2026 brought together 20 of the 28 sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Registers to discuss...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-05-11T14:17:56+01:00" title="Monday, May 11, 2026 - 14:17" class="datetime">Mon, 05/11/2026 - 14:17</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-04-21T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-04-21</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/accredited-registers-seminar-2026" rel="tag" title="sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Registers Seminar 2026" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Registers Seminar 2026</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/158" hreflang="en">sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Registers</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/119" hreflang="en">Event</a>Past event Mon, 11 May 2026 13:17:56 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1805 at /news-and-updates/news/spotlight-artificial-intelligence-and-professional-regulation <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence and professional regulation</span> <p>During April 2026, we explored artificial intelligence in health and social care as our PSA 'Hot...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-05-05T15:17:48+01:00" title="Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - 15:17" class="datetime">Tue, 05/05/2026 - 15:17</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-04-30T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-04-30</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/spotlight-artificial-intelligence-and-professional-regulation" rel="tag" title="Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence and professional regulation" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Spotlight on Artificial Intelligence and professional regulation</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/262" hreflang="en">Artificial intelligence (AI)</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/157" hreflang="en">Update</a> Tue, 05 May 2026 14:17:48 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1802 at /news-and-updates/news/uk-government-minister-backs-accredited-registers-and-its-public-protection <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">UK Government minister backs sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Registers and its public protection role</span> <p>The UK’s Minister of State for Health, Karin Smyth, has issued a statement of support for the...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>karen.fraser@p…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-05-05T10:08:33+01:00" title="Tuesday, May 5, 2026 - 10:08" class="datetime">Tue, 05/05/2026 - 10:08</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-05-05T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-05-05</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/uk-government-minister-backs-accredited-registers-and-its-public-protection" rel="tag" title="UK Government minister backs sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Registers and its public protection role" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about UK Government minister backs sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Registers and its public protection role</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/158" hreflang="en">sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Registers</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/120" hreflang="en">Press Release</a> Tue, 05 May 2026 09:08:33 +0000 karen.fraser@professionalstandards.org.uk 1801 at /news-and-updates/news/who-responsible-how-guide-and-regulate-health-and-social-care-professionals <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Who is responsible? - How to guide and regulate health and social care professionals who use AI</span> <p>Who is responsible? The use of AI by health and social care professionals throws up more questions...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-04-29T11:20:27+01:00" title="Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 11:20" class="datetime">Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:20</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-04-29T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-04-29</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/who-responsible-how-guide-and-regulate-health-and-social-care-professionals" rel="tag" title="Who is responsible? - How to guide and regulate health and social care professionals who use AI" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Who is responsible? - How to guide and regulate health and social care professionals who use AI</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/262" hreflang="en">Artificial intelligence (AI)</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/120" hreflang="en">Press Release</a> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:20:27 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1798 at /news-and-updates/news/artificial-intelligence-healthcare-who-holds-power <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Artificial Intelligence in healthcare: who holds power?</span> <p>Where does the power (and responsibility) lie for ensuring that AI in health and social care is used...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-04-21T18:08:55+01:00" title="Tuesday, April 21, 2026 - 18:08" class="datetime">Tue, 04/21/2026 - 18:08</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-04-23T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-04-23</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/artificial-intelligence-healthcare-who-holds-power" rel="tag" title="Artificial Intelligence in healthcare: who holds power?" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Artificial Intelligence in healthcare: who holds power?</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/262" hreflang="en">Artificial intelligence (AI)</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/118" hreflang="en">Blog</a>Ruth Ajayi | PSA Associate Board Member Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:08:55 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1795 at /news-and-updates/news/psa-publishes-strategic-plan-2026-29-focused-driving-preventative-regulation <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">PSA publishes Strategic Plan 2026–29 focused on driving preventative regulation </span> <p>The sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú for Health and Social Care (PSA) has today launched its...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-04-08T19:44:57+01:00" title="Wednesday, April 8, 2026 - 19:44" class="datetime">Wed, 04/08/2026 - 19:44</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-04-09T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-04-09</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/psa-publishes-strategic-plan-2026-29-focused-driving-preventative-regulation" rel="tag" title="PSA publishes Strategic Plan 2026–29 focused on driving preventative regulation " hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about PSA publishes Strategic Plan 2026–29 focused on driving preventative regulation </span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/282" hreflang="en">Accountability/governance</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/266" hreflang="en">Public protection</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/157" hreflang="en">Update</a> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:44:57 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1790 at /news-and-updates/news/psa-welcomes-consultation-changes-healthcare-regulation <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">PSA welcomes consultation on changes to healthcare regulation </span> <p>The Department of Health and Social Care has published a consultation on a draft Order which would...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-03-24T15:39:40+00:00" title="Tuesday, March 24, 2026 - 15:39" class="datetime">Tue, 03/24/2026 - 15:39</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-03-24T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-03-24</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/psa-welcomes-consultation-changes-healthcare-regulation" rel="tag" title="PSA welcomes consultation on changes to healthcare regulation " hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about PSA welcomes consultation on changes to healthcare regulation </span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/140" hreflang="en">Regulatory reform</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/120" hreflang="en">Press Release</a> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:39:40 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1787 at /news-and-updates/news/psa-publishes-its-review-social-work-englands-performance-202425 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">The PSA publishes its review of Social Work England’s performance for 2024/25</span> <p>We have today published our annual performance review of Social Work England. During 2024/25, we...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-03-19T13:34:18+00:00" title="Thursday, March 19, 2026 - 13:34" class="datetime">Thu, 03/19/2026 - 13:34</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-03-20T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-03-20</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/psa-publishes-its-review-social-work-englands-performance-202425" rel="tag" title="The PSA publishes its review of Social Work England’s performance for 2024/25" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about The PSA publishes its review of Social Work England’s performance for 2024/25</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/243" hreflang="en">Performance review</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/120" hreflang="en">Press Release</a> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:34:18 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1781 at /news-and-updates/news/professional-standards-authority-introduces-single-set-standards-across <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú introduces a single set of Standards across regulators and sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Registers to strengthen public protection </span> <p>PSA publishes combined set of Standards and updated framework to strengthen expectations on...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-03-18T15:47:37+00:00" title="Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 15:47" class="datetime">Wed, 03/18/2026 - 15:47</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-03-19T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-03-19</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/professional-standards-authority-introduces-single-set-standards-across" rel="tag" title="sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú introduces a single set of Standards across regulators and sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Registers to strengthen public protection " hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú introduces a single set of Standards across regulators and sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Registers to strengthen public protection </span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/143" hreflang="en">Standards</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/120" hreflang="en">Press Release</a> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:47:37 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1773 at /news-and-updates/news/introducing-our-updated-standards-regulators-and-accredited-registers <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Introducing our updated Standards for regulators and sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Registers </span> <p>This month, we have published our updated and combined Standards for the organisations we oversee...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-03-18T15:38:38+00:00" title="Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 15:38" class="datetime">Wed, 03/18/2026 - 15:38</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-03-19T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-03-19</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/introducing-our-updated-standards-regulators-and-accredited-registers" rel="tag" title="Introducing our updated Standards for regulators and sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Registers " hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Introducing our updated Standards for regulators and sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÍøÒ³Èë¿Ú Registers </span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/143" hreflang="en">Standards</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/118" hreflang="en">Blog</a>Alan Clamp | PSA Chief Executive Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:38:38 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1772 at /news-and-updates/news/psa-publishes-its-review-pharmaceutical-society-northern-irelands-1 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">The PSA publishes its review of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland’s performance for 2024/25</span> <p>We have today published our annual performance review of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-03-17T14:57:02+00:00" title="Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 14:57" class="datetime">Tue, 03/17/2026 - 14:57</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-03-18T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-03-18</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/psa-publishes-its-review-pharmaceutical-society-northern-irelands-1" rel="tag" title="The PSA publishes its review of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland’s performance for 2024/25" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about The PSA publishes its review of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland’s performance for 2024/25</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/243" hreflang="en">Performance review</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/120" hreflang="en">Press Release</a> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:57:02 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1771 at /news-and-updates/news/exploring-role-ai-healthcare <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Exploring the role of AI in healthcare</span> <p>We recently hosted a webinar, in collaboration with Dr Helen Smith RN and Professor Jonathan Ives...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-03-13T15:06:25+00:00" title="Friday, March 13, 2026 - 15:06" class="datetime">Fri, 03/13/2026 - 15:06</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-02-27T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-02-27</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/exploring-role-ai-healthcare" rel="tag" title="Exploring the role of AI in healthcare" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Exploring the role of AI in healthcare</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/262" hreflang="en">Artificial intelligence (AI)</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/119" hreflang="en">Event</a>Past event Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:06:25 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1768 at /news-and-updates/news/psas-section-29-appeal-powers-practice-case-psa-vs-nmc-and-tchampet <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">The PSA’s Section 29 appeal powers in practice: the case of PSA vs NMC and Tchampet</span> <p>In this guest blog, we take a deep dive into a recent appeal. David Hopkins of 39 Essex Chambers who...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-03-10T15:48:52+00:00" title="Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - 15:48" class="datetime">Tue, 03/10/2026 - 15:48</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-03-10T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-03-10</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/psas-section-29-appeal-powers-practice-case-psa-vs-nmc-and-tchampet" rel="tag" title="The PSA’s Section 29 appeal powers in practice: the case of PSA vs NMC and Tchampet" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about The PSA’s Section 29 appeal powers in practice: the case of PSA vs NMC and Tchampet</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/135" hreflang="en">Fitness to practise</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/118" hreflang="en">Blog</a>David Hopkins | 39 Essex Chambers Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:48:52 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1767 at /news-and-updates/news/psa-publishes-its-review-general-optical-councils-performance-202425 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">The PSA publishes its review of the General Optical Council’s performance for 2024/25</span> <p>We have today published our annual performance review of the General Optical Council (GOC). During...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-03-02T19:17:12+00:00" title="Monday, March 2, 2026 - 19:17" class="datetime">Mon, 03/02/2026 - 19:17</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-03-03T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-03-03</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/psa-publishes-its-review-general-optical-councils-performance-202425" rel="tag" title="The PSA publishes its review of the General Optical Council’s performance for 2024/25" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about The PSA publishes its review of the General Optical Council’s performance for 2024/25</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/243" hreflang="en">Performance review</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/120" hreflang="en">Press Release</a> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:17:12 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1765 at /news-and-updates/news/psa-responds-women-and-equalities-committee-report-cosmetic-procedures <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">PSA responds to the Women and Equalities Committee report on cosmetic procedures</span> <p>The PSA has welcomed the call from the Women and Equalities Committee to accelerate action to...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-02-23T11:03:04+00:00" title="Monday, February 23, 2026 - 11:03" class="datetime">Mon, 02/23/2026 - 11:03</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-02-23T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-02-23</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/psa-responds-women-and-equalities-committee-report-cosmetic-procedures" rel="tag" title="PSA responds to the Women and Equalities Committee report on cosmetic procedures" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about PSA responds to the Women and Equalities Committee report on cosmetic procedures</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/267" hreflang="en">Patient safety</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/120" hreflang="en">Press Release</a> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:03:04 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1759 at /news-and-updates/news/perspectives-northern-ireland-scotland-and-wales <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Perspectives from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales</span> <p>PSA Board members share their insights on regulation and future priorities for the PSA in this blog...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-02-19T10:25:15+00:00" title="Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 10:25" class="datetime">Thu, 02/19/2026 - 10:25</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-02-20T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-02-20</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/perspectives-northern-ireland-scotland-and-wales" rel="tag" title="Perspectives from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Perspectives from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/282" hreflang="en">Accountability/governance</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/118" hreflang="en">Blog</a> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:25:15 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1757 at /news-and-updates/news/how-regulation-can-support-preventative-healthcare-approach-wales <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">How regulation can support a preventative healthcare approach in Wales?</span> <p>On 27 March, we hosted our ninth annual joint regulatory seminar with the Welsh Government online...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-02-18T14:10:28+00:00" title="Wednesday, February 18, 2026 - 14:10" class="datetime">Wed, 02/18/2026 - 14:10</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-03-27T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-03-27</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/how-regulation-can-support-preventative-healthcare-approach-wales" rel="tag" title="How regulation can support a preventative healthcare approach in Wales?" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about How regulation can support a preventative healthcare approach in Wales?</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/136" hreflang="en">Improving regulation</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/267" hreflang="en">Patient safety</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/119" hreflang="en">Event</a>Past event Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:10:28 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1756 at /news-and-updates/news/closing-safety-gaps-must-be-priority-next-welsh-government-says-healthcare <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Closing safety gaps must be a priority for next Welsh Government says healthcare regulation watchdog</span> <p>With 87% of GPs reporting that they fear their rising workloads could impact patient safety, the...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-02-17T15:23:31+00:00" title="Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 15:23" class="datetime">Tue, 02/17/2026 - 15:23</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-02-18T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-02-18</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/closing-safety-gaps-must-be-priority-next-welsh-government-says-healthcare" rel="tag" title="Closing safety gaps must be a priority for next Welsh Government says healthcare regulation watchdog" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Closing safety gaps must be a priority for next Welsh Government says healthcare regulation watchdog</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/136" hreflang="en">Improving regulation</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/267" hreflang="en">Patient safety</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/266" hreflang="en">Public protection</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/120" hreflang="en">Press Release</a> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:23:31 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1753 at /news-and-updates/news/closing-safety-gaps-must-be-priority-next-scottish-government-says-healthcare <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Closing safety gaps must be a priority for next Scottish Government says healthcare regulation watchdog</span> <p>With a 55% increase in serious patient safety incidents in Scotland’s health service in the last...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-02-17T15:10:53+00:00" title="Tuesday, February 17, 2026 - 15:10" class="datetime">Tue, 02/17/2026 - 15:10</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-02-18T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-02-18</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/closing-safety-gaps-must-be-priority-next-scottish-government-says-healthcare" rel="tag" title="Closing safety gaps must be a priority for next Scottish Government says healthcare regulation watchdog" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Closing safety gaps must be a priority for next Scottish Government says healthcare regulation watchdog</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/136" hreflang="en">Improving regulation</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/267" hreflang="en">Patient safety</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/266" hreflang="en">Public protection</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/120" hreflang="en">Press Release</a> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:10:53 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1752 at /news-and-updates/news/what-lies-ahead-2026-calm-year-or-wild-ride <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">What lies ahead for 2026 - a calm year or a wild ride?</span> <p>January always feels like stepping onto a fairground ride. You’re strapped in, the lever is pulled...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2026-01-29T19:04:34+00:00" title="Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 19:04" class="datetime">Thu, 01/29/2026 - 19:04</time> </span> <time datetime="2026-01-30T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2026-01-30</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/what-lies-ahead-2026-calm-year-or-wild-ride" rel="tag" title="What lies ahead for 2026 - a calm year or a wild ride?" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about What lies ahead for 2026 - a calm year or a wild ride?</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/136" hreflang="en">Improving regulation</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/118" hreflang="en">Blog</a>Caroline Corby | PSA Chair Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:04:34 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1751 at /news-and-updates/news/psa-publishes-its-review-general-dental-councils-performance-202425 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">The PSA publishes its review of the General Dental Council’s performance for 2024/25</span> <p>We have today published our annual performance review of the General Dental Council (GDC). During...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-12-18T13:22:33+00:00" title="Thursday, December 18, 2025 - 13:22" class="datetime">Thu, 12/18/2025 - 13:22</time> </span> <time datetime="2025-12-19T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2025-12-19</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/psa-publishes-its-review-general-dental-councils-performance-202425" rel="tag" title="The PSA publishes its review of the General Dental Council’s performance for 2024/25" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about The PSA publishes its review of the General Dental Council’s performance for 2024/25</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/243" hreflang="en">Performance review</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/120" hreflang="en">Press Release</a> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:22:33 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1747 at /news-and-updates/news/psa-publishes-its-review-general-medical-council-performance-202425 <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">PSA publishes its review of the General Medical Council performance for 2024/25</span> <p>Find out more about key findings and areas for improvement in our latest performance review report...</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-12-15T16:50:42+00:00" title="Monday, December 15, 2025 - 16:50" class="datetime">Mon, 12/15/2025 - 16:50</time> </span> <time datetime="2025-12-16T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2025-12-16</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/psa-publishes-its-review-general-medical-council-performance-202425" rel="tag" title="PSA publishes its review of the General Medical Council performance for 2024/25" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about PSA publishes its review of the General Medical Council performance for 2024/25</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/243" hreflang="en">Performance review</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/120" hreflang="en">Press Release</a> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:50:42 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1746 at /news-and-updates/news/update-risk-health-and-care-professionals-banned-practising-abroad-working-uk <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Update on risk of health and care professionals banned from practising abroad working in the UK</span> <p>An update to our earlier statement on risks of doctors subject to overseas restrictions</p> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span>Lesley.Loughra…</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2025-12-11T14:36:43+00:00" title="Thursday, December 11, 2025 - 14:36" class="datetime">Thu, 12/11/2025 - 14:36</time> </span> <time datetime="2025-12-12T12:00:00Z" class="datetime">2025-12-12</time> <div class="node__links"> <div class="links inline"><a href="/news-and-updates/news/update-risk-health-and-care-professionals-banned-practising-abroad-working-uk" rel="tag" title="Update on risk of health and care professionals banned from practising abroad working in the UK" hreflang="en">Read more<span class="visually-hidden"> about Update on risk of health and care professionals banned from practising abroad working in the UK</span></a></div> </div> <a href="/taxonomy/term/267" hreflang="en">Patient safety</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/279" hreflang="en">Registration</a><a href="/taxonomy/term/157" hreflang="en">Update</a> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:36:43 +0000 Lesley.Loughran@professionalstandards.org.uk 1743 at