Help for witnesses

The role of a witness at a GMC hearing is crucial in giving a Fitness to Practise Panel a first-hand account of what has happened so that they can make a decision about a case.

We understand that the process can be intimidating, so we have developed these pages to provide support before, during and after you have given evidence.

If you would like to receive the information we provide in these pages in another format please let your GMC contact know as early as possible.

If you prefer to communicate in a language other than English, then you may require information in another language, or an interpreter. Please discuss this with your GMC contact.

Before you attend the hearing

Information on the setting of the hearing date, special things to remember and additional help is available in our Before you attend the hearing section.

Going to the hearing

When to arrive, waiting to give evidence, who will be at the hearing and more are available on the Going to the hearing section.

Giving evidence

What happens when you give evidence, and information about examination and cross examination are provided in the Giving evidence section.

After you give evidence

Being released by the panel, the outcome of the hearing and more is covered in the After you give evidence section.

Useful information

For a glossary of the terms used in the process please see our Further information.