Raise a concern or refer yourself to us

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

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. 

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

You can read our ethical guidance for doctors on raising and acting on concerns to help you understand what you should do.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

If you're a member of a medical defence organisation get their advice if you think you should make a self-referral.

You can also call us with any queries about self-referral, Monday to Friday 8 am–5.30 pm, and 9 am–5 pm on Saturday. Call us on 0161 923 6602.