GMC maintains strong regulatory performance

The General Medical Council (GMC) has once again been confirmed as meeting all 18 Standards of Good Regulation, following the Professional Standards Authority’s (PSA) latest performance review for 2024/25.

The PSA’s independent review found that the GMC continues to demonstrate effectiveness across its core functions: guidance, education, registration, fitness to practise, and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI). This marks another year in which the GMC has upheld every standard, reinforcing its role as a trusted regulator of doctors, physician associates (PAs), and anaesthesia associates (AAs) in the UK.

Among the highlights, the PSA praised the GMC’s collaborative work with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to develop resources for maternity teams, helping address health inequalities and improve communication with patients facing language barriers. The GMC was also recognised for extensive consultation during the design of the Physician Associate Registration Assessment (PARA), ensuring the new profession is regulated with input from across the sector. The review further noted that the GMC continues to handle fitness to practise concerns effectively, balancing patient safety with fairness to professionals, while maintaining strong oversight of medical education and training.

Charlie Massey, Chief Executive of the GMC, welcomed the PSA’s findings, stating that they highlight the regulator’s commitment to being “effective, relevant, and compassionate.” He emphasised that while the GMC is encouraged by the positive review, it remains focused on continuous improvement to support the professions it regulates and safeguard patient care.

The PSA’s annual reviews are a critical accountability mechanism, ensuring regulators meet the standards expected by the public and healthcare professionals. For patients, this provides assurance of safe, high-quality care; for professionals, it means clear guidance and fair regulation; and for the wider system, it reinforces public trust in healthcare governance. 

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