On 18 September 2026, I step down as a Board Member at the Institute of Regulation (IOR), having served my term of five years. It seems a good moment to reflect on where the IOR came from, what we hav...

In 2022, the Professional Standards Authority published a report ca...

159 likes, 10 comments - cici_coleman_ on September 14, 2026: "Ad - Finding the right therapist can feel sooo overwhelming. There are so many options, and it isn’t always obvious what to look for or how to know if someone meets recognised professional standards. I genuinely didn’t know this Quality Mark existed until recently, but it’s something I’ll be looking for from now on. It helps identify counsellors and psychotherapists who belong to government-backed accredited registers, giving you one more way to make a more informed choice. One stat that really surprised me is that 60% of...

The report from the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA) explores how fitness to practise cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct can be handled fairly,…

An under-regulated aesthetics industry leaves consumers to navigate risk alone—then judges them when things go wrong.

anxietyjosh on September 7, 2026: "#ad | Anyone can legally call themselves a therapist in the UK, no qualifications required. Before you book, check your therapist is on a PSA-accredited register. It means they’ve met real training standards, including ethics, and there’s a proper complaints process if something goes wrong. Link in bio to find out more. #Lookbeforeyoubook".

124 likes, 30 comments - amotherplace on August 28, 2026: "PSA: LOOK BEFORE YOU BOOK- and please check that you are trusting your mental health with someone who’s properly qualified to help you. Sadly it is all too easy for people to take advantage of us when we are feeling vulnerable. Anyone can just open up shop as a therapist and start offering their services without proper training So if you or a friend are looking for a therapist, counsellor or psychotherapist, please check for the PSA Quality Mark! (this tells you they have been accredited by the Professional Standards Authority,...

Under-regulation can leave gaps in public protection. This Q&A explains what that means, why it matters, and how proportionate oversight can help manage risks.

226 likes, 10 comments - thecosmeticconsult on August 25, 2026: "Ad.  Look before you book! Before booking your appointment, check that your practitioner has the PSA Quality Mark showing they are on a government-backed register. It’s a simple step that can help you choose someone who is committed to high standards of patient safety, training and professionalism. Your face and your health deserve more than taking a chance🤍".

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44 likes, 0 comments - the_modern_midwife on August 11, 2026: "AD • One thing more parents need to know about private pregnancy scans Not everyone offering sonography services in the UK is regulated in the same way but many people simply don’t realise that. When you’re booking a private scan, it’s so easy to focus on availability or price… but it’s also important to check the practitioner themselves. A really simple thing to look for is the government-backed PSA Quality Mark. It shows the sonographer is on an accredited register that checks things like: qualifications professional...

2,120 likes, 33 comments - doctoramirkhan on August 5, 2026: "Ad| We spend hours researching holidays, hotels and restaurants… but how often do we research the people we’re trusting with our health? Many people are surprised to learn that some professional titles aren’t protected by law, so it’s important not to assume someone’s qualifications or training based on the title they use alone. Before booking a counsellor, sonographer or non-surgical cosmetic practitioner, take a moment to look for the Professional Standards Authority (PSA) Quality Mark. It shows the practitioner belongs to...