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Press Release: Hearing dates set

06 February 2012

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.

Press Release: Views sought on overseas doctor tests

31 January 2012

The General Medical Council is reviewing its test for doctors from outside Europe who want to register in the UK.

Press Release: New guidance prevents doctors being ‘gagged’ and says they must raise concerns about patient safety

26 January 2012

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.

Press Release: Smooth start to revalidation tops GMC’s 2012 priorities

24 January 2012

The General Medical Council has set out its priorities for 2012, with the introduction of revalidation at the top of the list.

Press Release: New website launched for doctors with health concerns

20 January 2012

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.

Press Release: Improving the quality of medical training

06 January 2012

The GMC is consulting on proposed new arrangements for the recognition and approval of medical trainers in a consultation launched today. (1)

GMC Statement: GMC response to the publication of the proposal amending the recognition of qualifications Directive

20 December 2011

Responding to the publication of the proposal amending the recognition of qualifications Directive Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the General Medical Council said:

Press Release: New guidance on dealing with complaints about assisting suicide

14 December 2011

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.