quilp Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 It is. The on-call have always been hot off the mark out of hours. There are small mercies in our service that we can be thankful for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 I've been to this guy. He's damn good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Both seemingly. I also went to that one in peel that does all the weirdo shit. Can't believe dobbsy was the charlatan out of the two 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 I'd imagine there is quite a lot of managers in the DOI with all the right qualifications. I'd wager dobbsy would do a better job than them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 2 hours ago, offshoremanxman said: Maybe the answer is to hire more fake staff? https://www.three.fm/news/isle-of-man-news/man-bailed-after-false-claim-to-be-an-osteopath-charge/ Firstly, I'm not sure this has anything to do with DHSC. He's been practising here, privately, as an osteopath for many years. This leads into the business of 'protected titles'. Some years ago, anyone with a bucket and sponge who ran onto the footie pitch after an injury could call themselves a physiotherapist. I'm pretty sure the same was true of 'osteopath' and 'chiropractor'. I think it is still true of 'sports therapist'. I know there was a case here many years ago when one of the legitimate (as in fully qualified and regulated by the CSP) physiotherapists had to complain to the Yellow Pages (when that was still a thing) to get one of their 'physiotherapists' de-listed. He still practices here, and patients frequently refer to him as a 'physiotherapist', when he's not at all qualified to be one. It's only a few years ago that chiropractors here did not have to be registered with the chiropractic council. That changed, but it was a bit of a battle to get it through. I understand DHSC are now in the process of regulating and licensing all therapists and other private practitioners. So they should. Or at least ensure that those that aren't qualified or regulated advertise the fact in big letters. Anyone fancy a bit of amateur dentistry? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarley Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 29 minutes ago, the stinking enigma said: Both seemingly. I also went to that one in peel that does all the weirdo shit. Can't believe dobbsy was the charlatan out of the two The one whose office is behind the cafe and the post office? I've been to him and his daughter as well for sciatica, had good results from both. Prefer the daughter though, imo she was more thorough and paid closer attention to my medical history. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Yes, though i must say they came recommended by a few people. I found it a bit weird when the guy got the wooden spoon maraccas thing out. I was left with an odd feeling for a week. Pysycologically rather than physically. Anyway, went to dobbsy after that, fixed in 1 visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 I highly recommend him 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quilp Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 They're not very hands-on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 (edited) As wrighty says, this is about protected titles. According to the General Osteopathic Council: The title 'osteopath' is protected by law (Protection of title) and you have to be registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) to practise in the UK, Isle of Man and Gibraltar. and these are the practices listed in the Isle of Man: Though I've found another one who didn't fill his address in properly. Can't find anyone called Dobbs however or anyone in Peel. Edited November 5, 2021 by Roger Mexico Add italics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zarley Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 5 minutes ago, Roger Mexico said: As wrighty says, this is about protected titles. According to the General Osteopathic Council: The title 'osteopath' is protected by law (Protection of title) and you have to be registered with the General Osteopathic Council (GOsC) to practise in the UK, Isle of Man and Gibraltar. and these are the practices listed in the Isle of Man: Though I've found another one who didn't fill his address in properly. Can't find anyone called Dobbs however or anyone in Peel. The guy in Peel doesn't claim to be an osteopath. I forget how he describes his practice although it's called the Balanced Health Clinic. I went to him as he's local (don't have a car) and he was highly recommend by several friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the stinking enigma Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 I liked the 1930's waiting room but found the posters advertising the revolutionary health treatment of drinking gold a bit concerning. Not to mention expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrighty Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 9 osteopath clinics listed on http://www.isleofman.com/directory/category/34468/osteopaths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 35 minutes ago, wrighty said: 9 osteopath clinics listed on http://www.isleofman.com/directory/category/34468/osteopaths Two duplicates there (Newman and Silverston) and Chiropractors are a different (though also protected) title. I'm not sure the Port Erin place is still going. So it's only Dobbs who is calling himself one without having the legal membership (irrespective of how good he is). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Mexico Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Zarley said: The guy in Peel doesn't claim to be an osteopath. I forget how he describes his practice although it's called the Balanced Health Clinic. I went to him as he's local (don't have a car) and he was highly recommend by several friends. Yes if claim to be New Age-y enough you can get away with anything. Say you practice "Systematic Kinesiology" and "Ishta Spinal Touch" rather than osteopathy and you'll be fine. Say you're a practitioner of "Craniosacral Therapy" rather than a chiropractor and they can't touch you. As usual it's all about words. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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