Raise a concern
Raise your concern with us and find out more about the process using our online tool.
Supporting you with your concern
As one of a number of organisations responsible for keeping patients safe in the UK, we want to help you find the right place to raise your concern.
We look into concerns about doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) who work in the UK in the NHS or the independent or private sector.
Here you can find the information you need to take your concern forward.
Before you raise a concern
Can we help with your concern?
We investigate concerns when we believe a doctor, PA or AA poses a serious risk to patients or has failed to meet our standards. Find out if your concern is something we can investigate.
Find help services in your area
We’re one of a number of organisations responsible for keeping patients safe in the UK. Find out who can help you if your concern is something we can’t investigate.
How to raise a concern with us
There are several ways that you can get in touch with us to raise a concern. We would encourage you to choose the way you feel most comfortable.
If you raise a concern
What to expect when you raise a concern with us
We understand that raising a concern can be difficult, but you should feel confident in the way we treat all concerns raised with us. Find out what you can expect from us.
What happens when you contact us with a concern?
After we’ve gathered key pieces of information from you, we’ll review your concern carefully to see if it’s something we need to investigate.
What happens if we investigate your concern
If we find that doctor, PA or AA has failed to meet our standards there are a number of actions we can take.
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Supporting you with your concerns
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