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On 26 November 2020, the Government published guidance for EEA-qualified and Swiss health and care professionals practising in the UK after 1 January 2021.

You may be eligible to apply under the 2007 EU regulations if you are:

  • Swiss nationals
  • non-EEA member state nationals who are the spouse or dependant of a Swiss national
  • UK nationals settled in Switzerland
  • non-EEA member state nationals who are the spouse or dependant of UK nationals settled in Switzerland

Additionally, the regulations will only apply if :

  • your qualification was obtained in the EEA or Switzerland before 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020
  • you started but had not completed a Swiss or EEA qualification before 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020
  • you hold a third country qualification that was recognised in Switzerland before 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020
  • you completed an application to have your qualification recognised in Switzerland before 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020

If you meet the criteria above, you may be are eligible to apply via the Swiss route, please contact us by email at registrations@gcc-uk.org.

Please be aware that there is an English language requirement that must be met in order to register with the GCC. 

If you do not meet the criteria above, you may still be eligible to apply for registration, but first must pass our Test of Competence.

Graduates from a GCC approved course

This page outlines how to register with the GCC once you have completed your chiropractic degree from a GCC approved education provider.

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Applicants without a GCC approved course qualification (Overseas)

To protect patients and the public, the GCC has a duty to check that all chiropractors are properly qualified and able to deliver the highest standards of patient care. This page outlines the steps to take if you are applying for GCC registration but have not qualified from a GCC approved course.

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Fees

Information on fees for registering or rejoining the GCC register

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Test of Competence

The Test of Competence is an interview in which candidates must demonstrate to a panel of chiropractors that they meet the standards set out in The Code  of Professional Practice, and can practise safely in the UK.

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Transfer from non-practising to practising registration

There may be a time during your career when you take an extended break from practising as a chiropractor. This may be for many reasons, which could include parental leave or illness. This section is for chiropractors who are currently registered as non-practising, but who wish to transfer to practising registration.

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Re-joining the GCC register

If you have been registered with the GCC in the past and you wish to practise as a chiropractor in the UK again, you may be eligible to restore your name to the register.

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Return to Practice in the UK

The GCC’s Return to Practice process has been put in place to assist those who have been away from practice in the UK for at least two years to identify and address their professional learning needs to help assure a safe and competent return to clinical work.

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Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and Swiss Applications

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Registration Appeals

This section covers appeals against the decision of the Registrar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here you will find answers to some commonly asked questions regarding GCC registration.

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