Episode 8 - Why do we need regulation of professionals?

In this month’s podcast we focus on professional regulation and explore “Why do we need regulation of professionals”.

During this episode we are joined by guest speakers Alan Clamp, Chief Executive Officer of the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care, and Alan Kershaw, Chair of the Architects Registration Board.

Topics covered in the podcast include:

• why is the regulation of professionals necessary?
• what makes regulating professionals different from regulating organisations?
• what are the current challenges facing the regulation of professional today
• how can the IOR help the world of regulation?
• how can good regulation drive better outcomes for the public
• advice for existing regulators or anyone keen to get in the world of regulating professions