Information for patients

If you’ve raised a concern about a doctor, or are thinking about it, it’s important you know what to expect from us, and what the outcome might be. Here you’ll find information on raising a concern and the information you will need to provide us with.

Patient information on the concerns process

Raise a concern

Raise your concern with us and find out more about the process using our online tool.

Raise a concern

Further information

Help for witnesses

Find out what happens at a tribunal and what to expect when giving evidence.

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Make sure we're the right people to speak to

We want you to raise concerns with the right people first time. Sometimes that's us. Sometimes other organisations are best placed to help you. Our guide will help you decide.

The General Medical Council

We help to protect patients and improve medical education and practice in the UK by setting standards for students and doctors. We support them in achieving and exceeding those standards, and take action when they are not met.

Search the register

Check the register status of a doctor.

The secure portal for doctors.