Category: Doctors
UMAPs criticises DHSC consultation on renaming physician associates
by f2p_admin | Apr 12, 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care, Doctors, General Medical Council (GMC) | 0 |
UMAPs has sharply criticised the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) consultation on proposals to rename physician associates (PAs) as “physician assistants”.
Read MoreCourt of Appeal upholds GMC’s use of “medical professionals” in Good Medical Practice
by f2p_admin | Feb 21, 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care, Doctors, General Medical Council (GMC) | 0 |
Court of Appeal dismisses the BMA’s challenge to the GMC over its use of the term “medical professionals” in Good Medical Practice.
Read MoreUK government unveils bill to prioritise UK medical graduates for training places
by f2p_admin | Jan 17, 2026 | Doctors, General Medical Council (GMC) | 0 |
The UK Government has introduced new legislation to prioritise UK‑trained medical graduates for foundation and specialty training places.
Read MoreGMC launches consultation to strengthen fitness to practise guidance for doctors, PAs and AAs
by f2p_admin | Nov 2, 2025 | Doctors, General Medical Council (GMC) | 0 |
GMC launches consultation to strengthen fitness to practise guidance for doctors, PAs and AAs.
Read MoreFEATURE: Anaesthetists United Ltd & Ors v GMC
by f2p_admin | Sep 14, 2025 | Doctors, General Medical Council (GMC) | 0 |
Fitness to practise barristers, Kings View Chambers, discusses Anaesthetists United Ltd & Ors v GMC and looks at the GMC guidance for PAs and AAs.
Read MoreFEATURE: Preparing for AI-Enabled Oversight
by f2p_admin | Jul 4, 2025 | Department of Health and Social Care, Doctors, General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) | 0 |
“World first” AI early warning system for the NHS announced. What are the implications for healthcare professionals and organisations regulated by the CQC?
Read MoreNHS doctors say lengthy disciplinary processes have left them feeling suicidal
by f2p_admin | Nov 7, 2024 | Doctors, General Medical Council (GMC) | 0 |
UK doctors are having suicidal thoughts because disciplinary proceedings against them by their NHS employer take so long to resolve.
Read MorePreparing for the regulation of PAs and AAs: GMC key updates ahead of December
by f2p_admin | Oct 26, 2024 | Doctors, General Medical Council (GMC) | 0 |
The GMC has issued an update on preparing for the regulation of PAs and AAs ahead of December.
Read MoreNew GMC resources to support victims of sexual misconduct by doctors
by f2p_admin | Oct 5, 2024 | Doctors, General Medical Council (GMC) | 0 |
New resources including support for victims and survivors of sexual misconduct by doctors have today been published by the General Medical Council (GMC).
Read MoreNew research reveals “shocking” experiences of doctor whistleblowers in Scotland
by f2p_admin | Sep 1, 2024 | General Medical Council (GMC), Doctors | 0 |
A study on doctor whistleblowers in Scotland has revealed “shocking” experiences including bullying, blacklisted, marginalised and having their mental state questioned.
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