Matthew Henry ECCLES

On 17 November 2023 at Munich County Court, Germany Dr Eccles was convicted of driving a mechanically propelled motor vehicle when unfit through drink. Dr Eccles failed to inform the GMC of the conviction without delay. This conduct does not meet with the standards required of a doctor. It risks bringing the profession into disrepute and it must not be repeated. The required standards are set out in Good medical practice and associated guidance. In this case, paragraphs 81 and 99 of Good medical practice are particularly relevant: 81 You must make sure that your conduct justifies patients’ trust in you and the public’s trust in your profession. 99 You must tell us without delay if, anywhere in the world: a. you have accepted a caution (or equivalent) from a prosecuting authority b. you have been charged with a criminal offence in person or by post c. you have been found guilty of a criminal offence Whilst this failing in itself is not so serious as to require any restriction on Dr Eccles' registration, it is necessary in response to issue this formal warning. This warning will be published on the medical register in line with our publication and disclosure policy, which can be found at www.gmc-uk.org/disclosurepolicy.