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

The Standards set out our expectations when assessing the performance of the professional healthcare regulators and the voluntary registers we accredit through our Accredited Registers

We have today published our annual performance review of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI). During 2024/2025, we monitored the regulator’s performance against the Standards of Good Regulation (the Standards).

For this period, the PSNI has met 14 out of the 18 Standards. Our report

We recently hosted a webinar, in collaboration with Dr Helen Smith RN and Professor Jonathan Ives from the University of Bristol, exploring the potential development of guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. This webinar brought together healthcare professionals

In this guest blog, we take a deep dive into a recent appeal. David Hopkins of 39 Essex Chambers who acted on the PSA’s behalf, explains more about the appeal and its outcome.

We have today published our annual performance review of the General Optical Council (GOC). During 2024/25, we conducted a periodic review of the GOC’s performance against the Standards of Good Regulation (the Standards).

For this period, the GOC has met 18 out of the 18 Standards. Our report explain

The PSA has welcomed the call from the Women and Equalities Committee to accelerate action to introduce a licensing scheme for non-surgical cosmetics within this Parliament, following its inquiry into cosmetic procedures.

The Committee’s report describes the regulatory framework around non-surgical

PSA Board members share their insights on regulation and future priorities for the PSA in this blog in the form of a Q&A

On 27 March, we hosted our ninth annual joint regulatory seminar with the Welsh Government online. The seminar brought together speakers from across health and social care to explore the theme ‘How regulation can support a preventative healthcare approach in Wales?’. Chaired by our Welsh Board

With 87% of GPs reporting that they fear their rising workloads could impact patient safety, the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) says closing the safety gaps must be a priority for the next Welsh Government. 

In its Safer Care for Wales - manifesto for change release

With a 55% increase in serious patient safety incidents in Scotland’s health service in the last four years, the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) says closing the safety gaps must be a priority for the next Scottish Government. 

In its Safer Care for Scotland -