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Medical Professionals (e.g., Doctors and Nurses):
Governing Bodies: The General Medical Council (GMC) regulates doctors, and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) oversees nurses and midwives.
Regulation: These bodies set standards for education, training, and conduct. They maintain registers of qualified professionals and have the authority to take disciplinary action.
Legal Professionals (e.g., Solicitors and Barristers):
Governing Bodies: The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) regulates solicitors, and the Bar Standards Board (BSB) oversees barristers.
Regulation: These bodies set professional standards, handle complaints, and ensure compliance with ethical and conduct codes. They have the authority to enforce disciplinary measures.
Accounting and Finance Professionals (e.g., Chartered Accountants):
Governing Bodies: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) oversees financial services, and professional accountancy bodies like the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) regulate accountants.
Regulation: Regulatory bodies set standards for professional behavior, competence, and ethics. They may also conduct audits and investigations.
Teaching Professionals:
Governing Bodies: The Department for Education (DfE) sets national education policies, and the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) regulates the teaching profession.
Regulation: The TRA maintains a register of qualified teachers, investigates cases of alleged professional misconduct, and can take disciplinary action.
Architects:
Governing Body: The Architects Registration Board (ARB) regulates the architectural profession.
Regulation: The ARB ensures that architects meet professional standards, maintain competence, and adhere to a code of conduct. They have the authority to enforce disciplinary actions.
Healthcare Professions (e.g., Physiotherapists and Paramedics):
Governing Bodies: Various professional regulatory bodies, such as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), regulate a range of healthcare professions.
Regulation: These bodies set standards for education, training, and practice. They maintain registers of qualified professionals and handle complaints, taking disciplinary action when necessary.
Social Work:
Governing Body: Social Work England regulates social workers.
Regulation: The body sets standards for education, training, and professional conduct. It maintains a register of social workers and handles complaints and disciplinary matters.
Pharmacists:
Governing Body: The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) regulates pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Regulation: The GPhC ensures that professionals meet standards for education, training, and practice. It maintains a register and has the authority to take disciplinary action.
Regulated professions typically have established codes of conduct, continuing professional development requirements, and mechanisms for handling complaints and disciplinary matters. The regulatory bodies play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity, competence, and ethical standards of these professions.
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