What is the National Council for Osteopathic Research (ncor.org.uk)?

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ncor.org.uk is the website of the National Council for Osteopathic Research, a UK-based organisation that provides information about osteopathic research for practitioners and guidance for patients and the public. It is worth visiting if you are an osteopath or other healthcare professional looking for research updates, or a patient wanting to understand what osteopathy involves before seeking treatment.

Who the site is for

The homepage splits its content into two clear audiences:

  • Osteopaths and other healthcare professionals — information on the latest research and how to develop your practice.
  • Patients and members of the public — answers to practical questions about seeking osteopathic care.

This two-track structure means you can go straight to the section that matches your situation rather than filtering through unrelated material.

What practitioners can find

For osteopaths and allied healthcare professionals, the site positions itself as a source of current research information alongside material on professional development. If you are in practice and want to keep up with evidence in the field, this is the relevant area to explore.

What patients can find

The patient-facing section is framed around three questions:

Question What it addresses
Is osteopathy right for you? Whether osteopathy suits your circumstances
What conditions can be treated? The scope of conditions osteopathy may address
What can you expect? What a visit or course of treatment involves

If you are considering osteopathy and want to know what to expect before booking, this section is the starting point.

How to decide whether to browse

  • You are a practitioner or healthcare professional seeking research updates or practice development material — the professional section is aimed at you.
  • You are a patient or member of the public weighing up whether to try osteopathy, or wanting to know what treatment involves — the public section answers those questions directly.
  • You need something outside these two areas — the site is structured around these two audiences, so content on other topics may be limited.

The site is published in British English and reflects a UK context, which matters if you are looking for guidance tied to a particular country's practice or regulation.