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Press release | 24 Sep 2026
A consultation on proposed updated guidance to help doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) caring for patients aged under 18 has been launched today by the General Medical Council (GMC).
News | 17 Sep 2026
The General Medical Council (GMC) has published its annual data on whistleblowing disclosures.
Statement | 17 Sep 2026
The GMC responds to the publication of the Thirlwall Inquiry report, which examined events relating to the safety of babies at the Countess of Chester hospital.
Press release | 13 Aug 2026
Doctors are increasingly using technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to reduce their administrative burdens, improve efficiency and create more time for their patients, according to a report published today by the General Medical Council.
Press release | 30 Jul 2026
The General Medical Council has today published data tracking fitness to practise concerns, and their outcomes, for doctors during 2025.
Press release | 21 Jul 2026
The latest results of the biggest annual insight into medical training in the UK have been published today.
Press release | 2 Jul 2026
GPs are under more pressure than any other group of doctors and must feel confident in regulatory processes to prevent the practise of ‘defensive medicine’, General Medical Council (GMC) Chief Executive Charlie Massey told an audience in Cardiff today.
Speech | 2 Jul 2026
Good morning. It's a pleasure to be here in Cardiff and thank you for having me. I’m going to talk today about some of the myths and realities of our fitness to practise processes, and steps we have taken to build trust in them.
News | 23 Jun 2026
We have published our response to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) consultation on legislation to reform professional healthcare regulation in the UK.
Press release | 18 Jun 2026
As the regulator responsible for protecting patients and maintaining standards of medical education and training, the GMC have intervened to make sure that training standards are met, and that patient safety is maintained.
Press release | 11 Jun 2026
The NHS depends on overseas medics, but their commitment to the UK can no longer be assumed, the Chief Executive of the General Medical Council (GMC) warned today.
Press release | 11 Jun 2026
The General Medical Council (GMC) has written to medical schools across the UK, stressing that students should feel able to report concerns without fear of consequences, after reports that medical students are experiencing sexual misconduct and harassment.
