Our Purpose and Strategic Aims

Our Statutory Duty

The General Chiropractic Council has a statutory duty to develop and regulate the profession of chiropractic.

This means that we have a duty to:

• Protect, promote and maintain the health, safety and well-being of the public
• Promote and maintain public confidence in the profession of chiropractic
• Promote and maintain proper professional standards and conduct for members of the chiropractic profession.

As the UK’s regulator of chiropractors, we take our duties very seriously. It is vital that:

• Patients and the public can be assured that they are seeing a well-trained and competent chiropractor. Should they have any concerns about a chiropractor, we will investigate them and take action if necessary
• Registered chiropractors and UK professional bodies feel engaged with the work we do to promote standards and develop the profession and are able to collaborate with us should they wish to. The profession values our approach to best practice to enable continuous learning and is confident in our right touch approach to regulation
• Key stakeholders want to work with us to uphold our core duties to protect patients and improve professional standards and trust us to deliver effective and efficient services.

We deliver our statutory duties in line with:

Our Vision

To be a respected regulator of a trusted profession.

Our Mission

Enhancing professionalism in chiropractic care, and ensuring the public can access high quality care safely and confidently.

Our Values

• Togetherness: Working as a team within the GCC and with others, appreciating diversity, listening and supporting each other effectively and fairly.
• Achievement: Working hard towards a common goal, encouraging and supporting each other, fostering improvement and innovation, and celebrating success.
• Accountability: Taking responsibility, using resources wisely and setting clear, attainable targets.
• Integrity: Communicating openly and honestly, building mutual respect and trust, having an open mind to reflect and learn lessons.

and by focusing on the aims and objectives within the GCC Strategy 2026-2030.