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Press Release: Doctors can expect to start receiving revalidation dates by the end of the year

06 September 2012

The GMC told the Health Select Committee that revalidation was its number one concern and should begin at the end of the year

Press Release: New GMC child protection guidance comes into effect

03 September 2012

New guidance from the General Medical Council (GMC) to help doctors protect children from abuse and neglect comes into effect today (3 Sept).

GMC Statement: GMC Statement - Dr Freddy Patel

23 August 2012

GMC statement in response to the decision by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service to erase Dr Freddy Patel's name from the medical register.

Press Release: New revalidation guidance published for responsible officers

23 August 2012

The General Medical Council (GMC) has published guidance to help responsible officers make revalidation recommendations about doctors.

Web News: National Quality Board set out how to improve quality in the new health system

16 August 2012

The National Quality Board (NQB) has published a report setting out how the organisations in the new health system will work together in England to maintain and improve quality and safety, ensuring patients receive the best possible care.

Press Release: GMC gives green light to plans to boost standards of medical trainers

15 August 2012

The General Medical Council (GMC) is set to strengthen the role of doctors who train medical students and doctors in training by formally recognising the contribution they make to patient safety.

GMC Statement: England set for revalidation

15 August 2012

The General Medical Council has welcomed an NHS Revalidation Support Team report which shows that more than 80 per cent of doctors in England are now linked to organisations that can support them with revalidation.

Press Release: GMC and NCAS sign agreement to enhance patient safety and public protection

14 August 2012

The General Medical Council (GMC) and the National Clinical Assessment Service (NCAS) have agreed a joint set of principles to support their work together in a drive to enhance patient safety and public protection.

Press Release: Patient organisations call on UK Government to give revalidation the go ahead

09 August 2012

Nine patient organisations have called on the UK Government to give the go ahead for a new system of regular checks for doctors in the UK, arguing that patients need to know that the doctor treating them is competent and safe to practise.