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May - 2012
Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service to launch on 11 June
We've produced some frequently asked questions about the new MPTS, due to launch next month.Fitness to Practise Panels and Investigation Committee hearings up to and including w/c 21 May 2012
Hearing dates set
The following doctors have received a Notice of Inquiry from the GMC. This confirms the start date, length and location of their Fitness to Practise hearing. Please note these dates may be subject to change.GMC Chair responds to concerns about readiness for revalidation in Northern Ireland and Scotland.
GP prescribing – a good standard but improvement possible
A major study of GP prescribing has found that while the vast majority of prescriptions written by family doctors are appropriate and effectively monitored, around 1 in 20 contain an error.April - 2012
GMC statement – Stonewall’s Gay & Bisexual Men’s Health Survey
Responding to the Stonewall’s Gay & Bisexual Men’s Health Survey Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the General Medical Council said:Essential maintenance to the GMC website on Wednesday 25 April from 18:00 to 22:00
Attention: Access to some website services affected.GMC seeks views on doctors’ use of social media
The General Medical Council is seeking views on new draft guidance which sets out what is expected from doctors when they are using social media.‘Make your connection’ campaign briefing
The campaign:Doctors asked to ‘make your connection’ in advance of revalidation
With nine months to go until the first doctor is expected to revalidate, momentum is steadily building across the UK and all doctors are being contacted as part of the General Medical Council’s (GMC) make your connection campaign.Patients with learning disabilities receive poorer care, doctors’ poll shows
Most doctors believe that patients with a learning disability receive poorer care than rest of the population, according to a poll commissioned by the General Medical Council.March - 2012
BMA Council meeting
Commenting on the BMA Council’s decision today, the Chief Executive of the General Medical Council Niall Dickson said:GMC publishes patient and colleague questionnaires for doctors
The General Medical Council (GMC) has today published final versions of its questionnaires to help employers and doctors collect feedback from patients and colleagues.GMC response to report: ‘PiP Breast implants and regulation of cosmetic interventions’
Responding to the publication the Health Select Committee’s report ‘PiP Breast implants and regulation of cosmetic interventions’, Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the GMC said:GMC seeks views on new proposals to GP and specialist registration
The General Medical Council is seeking views on the way doctors are assessed for inclusion on the GP and specialist registers.Response to Channel 4 News
Responding to Channel 4 News, Niall Dickson Chief Executive of the General Medical Council said:GMC guidance preventing doctors being ‘gagged’ comes into effect today
New guidance from the General Medical Council preventing doctors entering into contracts or agreements that seek to stop them raising concerns about poor quality care, comes into effect today.GMC response to the NHS Constitution
Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the General Medical Council said:General Medical Council response to the Health Select Committee’s report ‘Annual accountability hearings: responses and further issues’.
Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the General Medical Council said:General Medical Council response to the successful appeal of Professor John Walker-Smith
Responding to the ruling Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the General Medical Council said:GMC Chair welcomes the launch of Profession for Good's 'Social Mobility Toolkit'
Professor Sir Peter Rubin, Chair of the General Medical Council said:GMC welcomes new report on dignity in care for elderly
The General Medical Council (GMC) has welcomed a report from the Commission on Dignity in Care for Older People, on the treatment of older people.Chair of the Independent Review of the Shape of Medical Training appointed
Niall Dickson welcomes the appointment of Professor David Greenaway, Vice Chancellor of Nottingham University.February - 2012
GMC responds to recent media coverage concerning alleged illegal abortions
Responding to the recent media coverage about the alleged involvement of some doctors in illegal abortions, Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the GMC, said:GMC publishes travel and subsistence expenses
As part of our ongoing commitment to offering value for money and our commitment to strive to be an open and transparent organisation, we are today publishing our Council members and Senior Management Team’s travel and subsistence expenses.Patient safety must be top priority after changes to EU law
Patient safety must always take priority over the freedom of movement of doctors in Europe, according to the General Medical Council.Allow doctors to take on roles to benefit UK healthcare
The chair of the General Medical Council (GMC) has joined forces with the UK’s chief medical officers to urge those who employ doctors to enable them to take on advisory and support roles that will benefit healthcare systems across the UK.GMC appoints first Responsible Officer and Senior Medical Adviser
The General Medical Council has appointed Dr Judith Hulf as its first Responsible Officer in preparation for the beginning of revalidation later in 2012.General Medical Council seeks views on guidance for dealing with complaints about assisting suicide.
The General Medical Council is seeking views on guidance for its decision makers when they are considering allegations about a doctor’s involvement in encouraging or assisting suicide.January - 2012
Views sought on overseas doctor tests
The General Medical Council is reviewing its test for doctors from outside Europe who want to register in the UK.New guidance prevents doctors being ‘gagged’ and says they must raise concerns about patient safety
New guidance from the General Medical Council will prevent doctors entering into contracts or agreements that seek to stop them raising concerns about poor quality care.Smooth start to revalidation tops GMC’s 2012 priorities
The General Medical Council has set out its priorities for 2012, with the introduction of revalidation at the top of the list.New website launched for doctors with health concerns
The General Medical Council is launching Your Health Matters, a new website for doctors who may be concerned about their own health or that of a colleague.Fitness to Practise Panels and Investigation Committee hearings up to and including w/c 16 January 2012
Improving the quality of medical training
The GMC is consulting on proposed new arrangements for the recognition and approval of medical trainers in a consultation launched today. (1)December - 2011
GMC response to the publication of the proposal amending the recognition of qualifications Directive
Responding to the publication of the proposal amending the recognition of qualifications Directive Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the General Medical Council said:General Medical Council cuts fees for all doctors
The General Medical Council is cutting doctors’ fees. This is the first time the annual fee paid by all doctors has been cut since it was introduced in 1970.New guidance on dealing with complaints about assisting suicide
The General Medical Council is developing guidance for GMC case examiners and the Investigation Committee to help them decide what action to take if a doctor is alleged to have assisted in a suicide.Chair of new doctors tribunal service appointed
His Honour Judge David Pearl has been appointed as the Chair of the new Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) that will manage all fitness to practise hearings for doctors from summer 2012.November - 2011
National training survey 2011: report published
Most training and supervision of junior doctors is good, but there are serious concerns that need to be tackled urgently, according to the General Medical Council.October - 2011
What can you expect from your doctor?
The General Medical Council has today launched a major consultation on its core guidance for doctors in the UK. Every doctor is expected to meet the standards set by the GMC in 'Good Medical Practice'.GMC statement in response to ‘Factors associated with variability in the assessment of UK doctors’ professionalism’
In response to the study published in the BMJ, Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the General Medical Council, said:Record number of complaints and disciplinary hearings against doctors
The General Medical Council received the highest ever number of complaints against doctors and held a record number of investigations and Fitness to Practise hearings in 2010.GMC Statement following publication of 'Safety First: Mobility of Healthcare Professionals in the EU'
Welcoming the publication of the report 'Safety First: Mobility of Healthcare Professionals in the EU' , the Chief Executive of the General Medical Council, Niall Dickson, said:GMC consults on two future pillars of medical professionalism: continuing professional development guidance and revalidation regulations
The GMC has set out new proposals for how it will support doctors’ professional development, and what will be expected of doctors themselves, in two consultations launched today.Review of integrated clinical governance in the context of medical revalidation - published by the NHS Revalidation Support Team
Commenting on ‘A review of integrated clinical governance in the context of medical revalidation’ published by the NHS Revalidation Support Team, Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive ‘This report is a wake up call to health service organisations in England.Victim Support to give helping hand to GMC witnesses
Emotional and practical support is now available for patients and health professionals who may be asked to give evidence at GMC hearings.Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley, to announce new powers for the GMC
In his address to the Conservative Party Conference Andrew Lansley will today commit to changing the Medical Act, as well as creating a better system to make sure employers in England only take on doctors who are competent and up to date.September - 2011
New research shows improvements in managing concerns about doctors
New research from the General Medical Council suggests that the NHS is more willing and more determined to identify and deal with poor practice among doctors.Chair sought for new tribunal service for doctors
The GMC has launched a major recruitment campaign to find the Chair for a new tribunal service that will manage all fitness to practise hearings for doctors.Better support needed for doctors entering UK practice
Doctors entering the UK health service for the first time need better support in order to practise safely, according to a new report published today.GMC statement in response to the Health Select Committee’s 9th report
Commenting on the 9th report of the Health Select Committee, 'The annual accountability hearing with the Care Quality Commission', the Chief Executive of the General Medical Council Niall Dickson said:July - 2011
GMC responds to the CQC review of Castlebeck Group Services
In response to the CQC review of Castlebeck Group Services, published today, Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the GMC, said:GMC responds to House of Commons Health Committee 'Annual accountability hearing with the General Medical Council'
GMC responds to House of Commons Health Committee 'Annual accountability hearing with the General Medical Council'New tribunal service for doctors gets the go-ahead
The GMC’s Council has approved plans to establish the new Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service.The GMC welcomes the evaluation of the pilots for revalidation
Welcoming the independent evaluation of the pathfinder pilots, Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the GMC, said:June - 2011
CHRE audit backs ‘effective’ and ‘impressive’ GMC work
The GMC has maintained or improved on its good performance in all areas of its work according to the Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence in the UK.Doctors asked to bring abuse concerns into the open
Doctors who suspect children are being abused or neglected must tell parents and the young people themselves as soon as possible about their concerns and what action they will take, according to new draft guidance from the GMC.Doctors and patients’ feedback helps take forward reforms
Doctors and patients have voiced support for many of the GMC fitness to practise reform proposals.The GMC calls on doctors to share their views on medical training
More than 80,000 postgraduate trainees and trainers across the UK are being asked for their views on the quality of medical training in the General Medical Council’s 2011 National Training Surveys.May - 2011
GMC looks for new panellists to make decisions on doctors’ fitness to practise
Have you got what it takes to help make decisions about whether a doctor is fit to treat patients?April - 2011
Patients protected from recordings that invade their privacy
Making covert recordings of patients and using mobile phones to record consultations are two areas covered in new guidance from the General Medical Council.New guidance sets out a straightforward approach to appraisal for revalidation
The GMC has launched new appraisal guidance for revalidation that is designed to make the process simple and straightforward.GMC proposes tough stance on doctors who prescribe for sports cheats
Patients and health professionals are being asked for their views on tough guidelines for doctors treating athletes who they suspect may be taking banned performance-enhancing drugs.Statement from the General Medical Council regarding Swansea University College of Medicine
Following a series of visits from the GMC, Swansea University College of Medicine has decided to defer the start of the third year of its new medical degree.March - 2011
Important messages for users of MyGMC and LRMP
Views sought on new tribunal service to run doctors’ hearings
A new tribunal service for doctors facing serious concerns about their practice is at the heart of major reforms being proposed by the General Medical Council today.GMC unifies standards for every stage of a doctor’s postgraduate training
The General Medical Council is today launching a new publication which sets out the standards for foundation and speciality including GP training for doctors.New guidance will help doctors make difficult judgments in the workplace
Doctors and patients are being asked what steps doctors should take when faced with a conflict between their management responsibilities and their duty to ensure patients receive good, safe care.February - 2011
The start of a national conversation – ‘What makes a good doctor?’
Patients, doctors and other health professionals are being asked ’what makes a good doctor?’ as part of a major review by the General Medical Council.GMC discusses future arrangements for education and training in England
Any new arrangements for training specialist doctors and GPs must ensure that the quality of education is not compromised by the immediate demands of the service, according to the GMC.GMC launches new supplementary advice for medical schools
The General Medical Council is today publishing new supplementary advice for medical schools on two important issues, clinical placements and assessments.The GMC responds to the House of Commons Health Committee’s report on the Revalidation of Doctors
Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the GMC, said:GMC seeks help to pilot assessment tools
Call for Foundation Year 2 doctors to volunteer to help the GMC's pilot assessment work.January - 2011
GMC seeks views on the national professional examinations for specialist and GP training
The GMC is seeking views on aspects of the national professional examinations, which most doctors need to pass in order to become specialists or general practitioners.Major reforms proposed to the GMC's fitness to practise work
The GMC has proposed major changes to the way it handles cases involving concerns about doctors. The aim is to deliver a quicker system while still maintaining fairness to doctors and patients.December - 2010
GMC Chair is knighted at Buckingham Palace
Professor Sir Peter Rubin, the Chair of the General Medical Council, was knighted today at an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace.Fees cut for newly qualified doctors
Newly qualified doctors are to save £255 in their first years of registration after the GMC announced it is to cut fees for those at the start of their career.GMC responds to the outcome of the DH consultation on the future of Fitness to Practise adjudication
The Government has announced that OHPA is to be abolished and the GMC is to retain overall responsibility for adjudication.November - 2010
Revalidation helps to drive record numbers to GMC website
There were more than one million visits to the General Medical Council’s website between July and September; a record for a three-month period. Interest in revalidation helped to attract an extra 200,000 visits compared to the same period in 2009.Online help for medical students to deal with real life dilemmas
Medical students can ‘spot the mistake’ in medical cartoon strips to help them to improve their understanding of professionalism and good practice before they start work.Disabled medical students get help from the GMC
Medical schools are to receive updated guidance to ensure that disabled students do not face unnecessary barriers in pursuing a medical career.GMC Statement – Response to Medical Education England’s Foundation for Excellence report
Niall Dickson, Chief Executive of the General Medical Council said:GPs warm to private sector
GPs are becoming more likely to refer patients to the private sector due to increasing pressures on the NHS, research has indicated.
More than half (53%) of GPs are now more likely to send patients to the private sector for low priority operations, a survey sponsored by hospital pr
Penny Mellor resigns from the child protection working group
Penny Mellor resigned from the GMC’s child protection working group on Friday 29th October, 2010.October - 2010
Revalidation will improve patient safety, GMC tells MPs
Regular checks on doctors are essential in delivering high quality healthcare, the Commons Health Select Committee has heard.Regional networks across the UK to provide local support
The General Medical Council has promised to provide local support and advice to doctors, employers and those involved in medical education across the UK.Only one in four doctors has faith in Government's plans for NHS
European regulators work together to improve patient safety
Twenty six European medical regulators have signed a joint statement¹ suggesting ways in which the current system for regulating the movement of doctors in Europe could be improved.Medical students require improved leadership training
A new report is calling for more to be done to help medical students acquire the skills they will need to become future leaders of the health service.Revalidation date set for 2012
Medical revalidation in the UK is expected to start from late 2012, according to a joint statement from the General Medical Council and the health departments in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.GMC concerned about support for doctors in training – major survey shows overall satisfaction but highlights key concerns
The General Medical Council has highlighted some significant concerns over aspects of medical training while welcoming the fact that most junior doctors say their training is either good or excellent.Theatre events put the spotlight on healthcare for people with learning disabilities
People with learning disabilities are being offered the chance to help doctors understand how best to treat and care for them through a new General Medical Council project.Future of medical education and training to be discussed at GMC UK conference
The challenges and choices ahead for medical education will be the subject of a keynote speech by Professor John Collins at the GMC’s first UK conference since the organisation assumed responsibility for regulating all stages of medical training.September - 2010
Technical issues affecting website
The website is currently undergoing technical difficulties, which are causing broken links in some areas of the website.GMP in Action is ‘highly commended’
The GMC’s Good Medical Practice in Action scenarios were praised by judges in an awards scheme.Support for GMC’s revalidation plans builds momentum
Doctors and patients have expressed clear support for revalidation in the GMC’s recent consultation.Seeking registered doctors to help with a review
The GMC is looking for fully registered doctors to help with a review of one of our assessment procedures.General Medical Council welcomes new lay member to Council
The General Medical Council today welcomes the appointment of a new member to its governing body.August - 2010
Views wanted on GMC equality and diversity proposals to improve patient care
Patients, doctors and the organisations that represent them are being invited by the General Medical Council to provide comments on the three-year plan for its Equality Scheme.GMC calls for evidence on the role of doctors in child protection
Professional and Linguistic Assessments (PLA) Board vacancies
We have three vacancies on the Board due to current members' terms of office coming to an end.New e-learning session on GMC end of life care guidance is launched
A new e-learning session focusing on the General Medical Council’s new guidance on treatment and care towards the end of life is now available to all doctors via e-ELCA, End of Life Care for All (1).July - 2010
New confidentiality learning materials launched
Following the publication of our Confidentiality guidance, we have developed a set of new online learning materials which are available on our Confidentiality learning materials homepage.National Training Surveys close with record response rates
The latest National Training Surveys have closed with record responses.GMC responds to the DH announcement on OHPA
Niall Dickson, Chief Executive of the General Medical Council said:GMC announces review of child protection guidance
A working group is to produce new guidance for doctors involved in child protectionGMC to simplify and streamline revalidation proposals following consultation
The GMC revalidation consultation generated a number of responses and is now reviewing its proposals.GMC agrees way forward for trainees on examinations
Doctors can be reassured that the GMC will be flexible and pragmatic in applying rules about when professional examinations can be taken.European medical regulators discuss EU directive
The General Medical Council (GMC) hosted a meeting of medical regulators from 17 European countries and the European Commission on 2 July 2010 to discuss the EU Directive on the recognition of professional qualifications.Dealing with doctors’ dilemmas: website aims to help doctors treat patients towards the end of life
The GMC has updated its Good Medical Practice in Action website with a brand new set of scenarios targeting the ethical dilemmas that doctors find the most difficult to deal withJune - 2010
Following the conclusion of the Fitness to Practise hearing of Dr Daniel Ubani, Niall Dickson, Chief Executive of the General Medical Council, said:
“The fitness to practise hearing in the case of Dr Ubani concluded today and the Panel determined that Dr Ubani should be erased from the medical register.GMC acts to reassure trainees
The GMC yesterday held a constructive meeting with key interest groups about the issue of examinations taken outside approved postgraduate training.Knighthood for Chair of GMC
GMC Chair receives a Knighthood for services to Medicine in the Birthday Honours list.GMC seeks lay member to join Council
The GMC council is seeking a new lay memberWelcoming Professor Sir John Temple's independent Review into the European Working Time Directive (EWTD), Niall Dickson, Chief Executive of the General Medical Council, said:
"The GMC welcomes Sir John’s report as an important contribution to our understanding of the impact of the EWTD.Statement following announcement from the Secretary of State, Andrew Lansley, regarding revalidation
Following the announcement from the Secretary of State, Andrew Lansley, regarding revalidation, Professor Peter Rubin, Chair of the General Medical Council, said:May - 2010
Notification of system availability
Important notice for users of LRMP, MyGMC and Faxback – 5 to 7 June 2010 and 10 to 11 June 2010.Two weeks left to respond to revalidation consultation
Doctors, employers and patients who want to help shape the process of revalidation have two weeks left to respond to the General Medical Council’s consultation.PLAB test vacancies
We have three vacancies on the Part 2 Panel due to members’ terms of office coming to an end.Determinations
The determinations on serious professional misconduct and sanction in the cases of Dr Wakefield, Professor Walker-Smith and Professor Murch.General Medical Council publishes Fitness to Practise statistics for 2009
The General Medical Council’s annual report on the number of complaints received about doctors and how those complaints are dealt with at each stage of the fitness to practise procedures has been published.More support for patients to plan end of life care
New guidance for doctors from the General Medical CouncilGMC welcomes new Secretary of State for Health
Niall Dickson, Chief Executive of the General Medical Council has welcomed the new Secretary of State for Health Andrew Lansley saying:More time to complete National Training Surveys
More time has been set aside for trainees and trainers to complete the National Training Surveys to enable a greater number of responses and provide detailed evaluation of training posts across the UK.General Medical Council announces review of guidance for paediatricians in child protection
GMC response to the Appeal Court ruling in the case of Dr David Southall
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