Concerns

If serious concerns are raised with us about a doctor, physician associate (PA) or anaesthesia associate’s (AA) behaviour, health or performance, we can investigate to determine whether patient safety, or the public’s confidence in those we regulate, is at risk. You can find out more about the type of concerns we can investigate, and the actions we may take, below. If you're a doctor, PA or AA under investigation, you can find information on sources of support available to you.

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How to raise your concern or refer yourself

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Member of the public

Are we the right organisation?

We want you to raise your concern with the right people. Sometimes that's us. But other organisations may be best placed to help.

English help services

Northern Irish help services

Scottish help services

Welsh help services

Know when we can take action and what we can do

If you’re raising a concern, or are thinking about it, it’s important you know what to expect and what the outcome might be.

How will we investigate your concern?

What can you expect from us?

Know what we'll need from you when you raise a concern

We want you to know as much as possible about what you'll need to do when raising your concern.

How can you raise a concern with us?

Get support and raise your concern

Doctor, PA, AA or colleague

Decide whether to raise a concern

You can read our professional standards on raising and acting on concerns to help you understand what you should do.

Raising and acting on concerns

Know how to raise a concern with us

You can raise a concern online. You can also call our confidential helpline, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, on 0161 923 6399.

Raise my concern

Know what will happen after raising a concern

We’ll review your concern and tell you within two weeks whether we'll investigate it further. If we don't, we will explain why.

What happens when you contact us with a concern?

I am ready to raise a concern

Responsible officer

Speak to your employer liaison adviser

You should get advice from your employer liaison adviser about whether to refer the doctor, PA or AA to us.

Find your employer liaison adviser

Know how to make a referral to us

Read our guidance on making a referral for responsible officers and support materials so you know what you should do.

Referral guidance (pdf)

Raise your referral with us and understand what happens next

You can refer a doctor, PA or AA using GMC Connect. If you can’t use GMC Connect, you should download our referral form below.

What happens after a referral?

Referral form download (pdf)

Refer using GMC Connect

Doctor, PA or AA self referral

Know if you should consider self-referral

Do you have a health condition (including alcohol or drugs) or sanctions and criticism for any offences in our reporting guidance. You should tell us if you have a health condition which may prevent you meeting the standard described in our guidance.

Protected spent cautions and convictions