Memoranda of understanding
We have signed memoranda of understanding with some organisations to help us work together effectively and efficiently to protect, promote, and maintain the health and safety of the public.
A MoU is an agreed framework for cooperation and collaboration between organisations. It does not affect statutory functions or amend any other policies or agreements already in place.
Please note that a number of these MOU's are currently undergoing review. If you require further information please contact Shane Carmichael at the GMC.
Agreements with individual organisations
We have signed memoranda of understanding with the following organisations.
Association of Chief Police Officers, Crown Prosecution Service and Nursing and Midwifery Council
Care Quality Commission
Citizens Advice Scotland
Conference of Postgraduate Medical Deaneries
Criminal Cases Review Commission
Health & Safety Executive
Human Fertilisation And Embryology Authority
National Clinical Assessment Service
NHS Counter Fraud Service
NHS Education for Scotland
NHS Practitioner Health Programme
NHS Scotland Counter Fraud Services
Pathology Delivery Board
Scottish Public Services Ombudsman
UK Public Health Register
Joint agreement
We have signed a memorandum of understanding with regulators of healthcare professionals in other European states through the Healthcare Professionals Crossing Borders initiative: