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Press Release: GMC seeks views on new proposals to GP and specialist registration

27 March 2012

The General Medical Council is seeking views on the way doctors are assessed for inclusion on the GP and specialist registers.

GMC Statement: Response to Channel 4 News

20 March 2012

Responding to Channel 4 News, Niall Dickson Chief Executive of the General Medical Council said:

Press Release: GMC guidance preventing doctors being 'gagged' comes into effect today

12 March 2012

New guidance from the General Medical Council preventing doctors entering into contracts or agreements that seek to stop them raising concerns about poor quality care, comes into effect today.

GMC Statement: GMC response to the NHS Constitution

09 March 2012

Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the General Medical Council said:

Press Release: General Medical Council response to the successful appeal of Professor John Walker-Smith

07 March 2012

Responding to the ruling Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the General Medical Council said:

GMC Statement: General Medical Council response to the Health Select Committee's report 'Annual accountability hearings: responses and further issues'.

07 March 2012

Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the General Medical Council said:

Press Release: GMC welcomes new report on dignity in care for elderly

02 March 2012

The General Medical Council (GMC) has welcomed a report from the Commission on Dignity in Care for Older People, on the treatment of older people.

GMC Statement: GMC Chair welcomes the launch of Profession for Good's 'Social Mobility Toolkit'

02 March 2012

Professor Sir Peter Rubin, Chair of the General Medical Council said:

Web News: Chair of the Independent Review of the Shape of Medical Training appointed

01 March 2012

Niall Dickson welcomes the appointment of Professor David Greenaway, Vice Chancellor of Nottingham University.

GMC Statement: GMC responds to recent media coverage concerning alleged illegal abortions

24 February 2012

Responding to the recent media coverage about the alleged involvement of some doctors in illegal abortions, Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the GMC, said: