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GMC Statement: GMC publishes travel and subsistence expenses

23 February 2012

As part of our ongoing commitment to offering value for money and our commitment to strive to be an open and transparent organisation, we are today publishing our Council members and Senior Management Team’s travel and subsistence expenses.

Press Release: Patient safety must be top priority after changes to EU law

21 February 2012

Patient safety must always take priority over the freedom of movement of doctors in Europe, according to the General Medical Council.

Press Release: Allow doctors to take on roles to benefit UK healthcare

14 February 2012

The chair of the General Medical Council (GMC) has joined forces with the UK’s chief medical officers to urge those who employ doctors to enable them to take on advisory and support roles that will benefit healthcare systems across the UK.

Press Release: GMC appoints first Responsible Officer and Senior Medical Adviser

07 February 2012

The General Medical Council has appointed Dr Judith Hulf as its first Responsible Officer in preparation for the beginning of revalidation later in 2012.

Press Release: General Medical Council seeks views on guidance for dealing with complaints about assisting suicide.

06 February 2012

The General Medical Council is seeking views on guidance for its decision makers when they are considering allegations about a doctor’s involvement in encouraging or assisting suicide.

Press Release: Views sought on overseas doctor tests

31 January 2012

The General Medical Council is reviewing its test for doctors from outside Europe who want to register in the UK.

Press Release: New guidance prevents doctors being 'gagged' and says they must raise concerns about patient safety

26 January 2012

New guidance from the General Medical Council will prevent doctors entering into contracts or agreements that seek to stop them raising concerns about poor quality care.

Press Release: Smooth start to revalidation tops GMC's 2012 priorities

24 January 2012

The General Medical Council has set out its priorities for 2012, with the introduction of revalidation at the top of the list.

Press Release: New website launched for doctors with health concerns

20 January 2012

The General Medical Council is launching Your Health Matters, a new website for doctors who may be concerned about their own health or that of a colleague.