A guest blog from the University of Bristol's, Centre for Ethics in Medicine summarising some of the key points from the Exploring use of AI workshop in February and what happens next.

The Accredited Registers Seminar 2026 brought together 20 of the 28 Accredited Registers to discuss implementing the revised Standards, strengthening promotion, and improving complaints processes. The day combined presentations, group discussions, and interactive exercises. In the afternoon, the

During April 2026, we explored artificial intelligence in health and social care as our PSA 'Hot Topic'. This page provides an overview and onward links to recommended reading and our top five takeaways.

The UK’s Minister of State for Health, Karin Smyth, has issued a statement of support for the Accredited Registers programme, overseen by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), reinforcing its vital role in protecting patients and the public. 

In her statement, the Minister calls on employers

Who is responsible? The use of AI by health and social care professionals throws up more questions and these questions are not easy to answer.

Where does the power (and responsibility) lie for ensuring that AI in health and social care is used ethically and safely?

The Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) has today launched its Strategic Plan for 2026-29, setting out how it will encourage a more preventative approach to regulation through delivery of its statutory duties to help meet the challenges of today’s rapidly changing

The Department of Health and Social Care has published a consultation on a draft Order which would reform how the General Medical Council (GMC) regulates doctors, anaesthesia associates and physician associates across the UK.

Responding to the launch of the consultation on Reforming the General

We have today published our annual performance review of Social Work England. During 2024/25, we conducted a monitoring review of Social Work England’s performance against the Standards of Good Regulation (the Standards).

For this period, Social Work England has met 16 out of the 18 Standards. Our

PSA publishes combined set of Standards and updated framework to strengthen expectations on safeguarding, governance and professional suitability