Running a group
For osteopaths, access to a community of colleagues who have the shared experience of training and working in osteopathy can offer an invaluable network of support.
Connecting with osteopaths and other health professionals is central to the new CPD scheme, particularly for learning with others, objective activities and Peer Discussion Reviews. Joining a regional or local group can be a good way to connect and network. If you don’t have a local or regional group near you, why not think about setting up a new one?
To establish, maintain, develop or get support for local osteopathic groups, the Osteopathic Development Group has published the Communities of Practice – a guide to setting up and sustaining a vibrant peer group. You might also find this case study about setting up a virtual group useful.
Better together – Claire Piper
In 2012, osteopath Claire Piper set up a regional CPD group in Kent – and now it’s flourishing, with more than 200 members. She explains how she set it up and the benefits it brings.
Group benefits – Emily Moss
When starting out as a newly qualified, self-employed osteopath, Emily Moss, took the initiative to reach out to other osteopaths in Petersfield, Hampshire, and surrounding areas to sound them out about starting a new group. She talked to us about how she went about setting up the group, and the resulting benefits.