Committees
The GCC has four statutory committees which support the work of the Council. Statutory committees are operationally separate from the Council in order to ensure their decision-making is independent.
The GCC has four statutory committees which support the work of the Council. Statutory committees are operationally separate from the Council in order to ensure their decision-making is independent.
The role of the Education Committee is to guarantee high standards of chiropractic education and training. The committee ensures that these standards are maintained and regularly reviewed, playing a key role in ensuring the statutory duties of the GCC are complied with.
The Education Committee is also tasked to visit educational establishments who wish to deliver chiropractic degree education and review and submit their findings to the GCC for onward consideration by the Privy Council.
Sharon Oliver (Chair)
Carl Stychin
Mike Barber
Aaron Ross Porter
Ralph Pottie
Gabrielle Swait
Carol Ward
Donald Cameron
Philip Dewhurst
The Investigating Committee (IC) investigates all complaints made against chiropractors who are registered in the UK, determining whether they have a 'case to answer' and refer the case to the Professional Conduct Committee or the Health Committee. The Committee can order a chiropractor’s registration to be suspended in cases where this is necessary to protect the public.
Eileen Carr (Lay Chair)
Jill Crawford (Lay Chair)
Lubna Shuja (Lay Chair)
Michael Barber
Jonathan Cairns
Rebecca Channon
Robert Fish
Fran Gillon
Sara Glithro
Edward Groenhart
Clive Maynard
Asmita Naik
Annie Newsam
Daniel Ruby
Nilla Varsani
Lynne Vernon
Miranda Winram
The Professional Conduct Committee (PCC) & Health Committee (HC) is made up of chiropractic and lay panelists. The panelists are independent, but are required to take account of the GCC’s guidance.
The Professional Conduct Committee & Health Committee considers complaints against chiropractors referred to it by the Investigating Committee. The Committee can decide whether to determine a complaint by a public hearing or by private written submissions of evidence. If it is found that a complaint against a chiropractor is well founded, the Committee will take one of the following steps:
David Clark (Chair)
Paul Allison
Geoffrey Baines
James Gaiger
Philip Geering
Samuel Guillemard
Stephen Greep
Gillian Hawken
Debbie Hill
Daniel Heritage
Rama Krishnan
Gail Mortimer
Gail Parker
Helen Potts
Stuart Smellie
Carolyn Tetlow
The Audit Committee is responsible for the appointment and activity of the external auditors, maintaining and reviewing the General Chiropractic Council’s risk register, the accounting policies and the accounts of the Council. The Committee also monitors the strategic processes for risk and governance of the Council.
Roger Dunshea (Chair)
Gareth Lloyd
Keith Richards
Phil Yalden
Shelagh Kirkland
The Reappointments Committee assesses whether particular candidates for reappointment to the Council should be recommended to the Privy Council. It is a sub-committee of the Council. The membership is decided by the Chair of the Council on each occasion, and will usually consist of two current Council members who are not seeking reappointment at that time, along with one independent member. Different provisions apply to any reappointment of the Chair of the Council.
The Registration Appeals Committee adjudicates on challenges to decisions made by the Registrar in relation to registration matters. It is a sub-committee of the Council, and each panel will consist of three Council members appointed for the purpose by the Chair of the Council.
The Remuneration Committee decides the remuneration, benefits and terms of service of the Chief Executive and Registrar and Directors, and the overall remuneration framework for other General Chiropractic Council employees. It also advises the Council on the remuneration of Council members and Committee members, as well as on the expenses policy.
Steven Gould (Chair)
Sharon Wilson
Tom Greenway
Jooles Sayers
The Council is responsible for setting Council strategy, monitoring performance and ensuring its statutory duties are met.
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