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Press Release: GMC consults on two future pillars of medical professionalism: continuing professional development guidance and revalidation regulations

17 October 2011

The GMC has set out new proposals for how it will support doctors’ professional development, and what will be expected of doctors themselves, in two consultations launched today.

GMC Statement: Review of integrated clinical governance in the context of medical revalidation - published by the NHS Revalidation Support Team

14 October 2011

Commenting on ‘A review of integrated clinical governance in the context of medical revalidation’ published by the NHS Revalidation Support Team, Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive ‘This report is a wake up call to health service organisations in England.

Press Release: Victim Support to give helping hand to GMC witnesses

07 October 2011

Emotional and practical support is now available for patients and health professionals who may be asked to give evidence at GMC hearings.

GMC Statement: Secretary of State for Health, Andrew Lansley, to announce new powers for the GMC

04 October 2011

In his address to the Conservative Party Conference Andrew Lansley will today commit to changing the Medical Act, as well as creating a better system to make sure employers in England only take on doctors who are competent and up to date.

Press Release: New research shows improvements in managing concerns about doctors

28 September 2011

New research from the General Medical Council suggests that the NHS is more willing and more determined to identify and deal with poor practice among doctors.

Press Release: Chair sought for new tribunal service for doctors

26 September 2011

The GMC has launched a major recruitment campaign to find the Chair for a new tribunal service that will manage all fitness to practise hearings for doctors.

Press Release: Better support needed for doctors entering UK practice

16 September 2011

Doctors entering the UK health service for the first time need better support in order to practise safely, according to a new report published today.

GMC Statement: GMC statement in response to the Health Select Committee's 9th report

14 September 2011

Commenting on the 9th report of the Health Select Committee, 'The annual accountability hearing with the Care Quality Commission', the Chief Executive of the General Medical Council Niall Dickson said:

GMC Statement: GMC responds to the CQC review of Castlebeck Group Services

28 July 2011

In response to the CQC review of Castlebeck Group Services, published today, Niall Dickson, the Chief Executive of the GMC, said:

GMC Statement: GMC responds to House of Commons Health Committee 'Annual accountability hearing with the General Medical Council'

26 July 2011

GMC responds to House of Commons Health Committee 'Annual accountability hearing with the General Medical Council'