Declaration guide to give up your registration or re-enter our registers for physician associates and anaesthesia associates

What happens next?

We’ll assess your application including the questions you have answered and the additional information you provided. We’ll treat your information confidentially. Just because you have told us something doesn’t mean we won’t grant your application.

What if something happens after I’ve submitted my application

If your personal circumstances change in a way that may affect your declaration and your answers to the questions, you should contact us straight away.

Reaching our decision

We understand you’ll be keen to know the outcome of your application. We aim to make our decision as soon as possible. We do all we can to minimise delays, but if we need to carry out any enquiries this can mean it will take us longer to send you our decision. We’ll keep you informed of the progress of any enquiries.

We aim to let you know within five working days whether we need:

  • more information from you 
  • to make further enquiries with other bodies or parties.

What enquires will we make?

We may need to verify the further information you have provided or ask other bodies/parties for further information. 

If we receive any information as part of our enquiries which is relevant to our consideration of your fitness to practise as a PA or AA, we’ll share it with you. We’ll give you time to respond to that information in writing.

Can I practise while I’m waiting for a decision on my application?

You must make sure that you have the appropriate registration for any work you undertake. Until December 2026, it is legal for PAs and AAs to work in the UK without holding GMC registration. However, your prospective employer may require it. From December 2026, it will become an offence to practise as a PA or AA in the UK without being registered with us.