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GMC publishes annual whistleblowing data
News | 17 Sep 2026
The General Medical Council (GMC) has published its annual data on whistleblowing disclosures.
GMC response to Lady Justice Thirlwall’s report
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.
AI and smarter systems help doctors reclaim time for patients
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.
GMC publishes fitness to practise data for doctors
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.
New GMC survey gives fresh insight into what it’s like to train as a doctor in the UK
Press release | 21 Jul 2026
The latest results of the biggest annual insight into medical training in the UK have been published today.
Pressure on GPs impacts patient care, GMC chief says
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.
Fitness to practise in focus: trust, fairness and the future
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.
GMC response to healthcare regulation consultation
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.
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