Laws to speed up fitness to practise cases and rename PAs due this year

Laws to speed up fitness to practise cases and rename PAs due this year

By Liz Wells 22 January 2026

Legislation to speed up fitness to practise cases, remove the GMC's right to appeal and change the name of PAs will be passed later this year, the House of Commons Health and Social Care Select Com...

GMC imposes conditions on anaesthetics at Basildon University Hospital

By Liz Wells 21 January 2026

The GMC has placed conditions on the anaesthetics training programme at Basildon University Hospital, part of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, following serious issues relating to patient ...

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GMC unveils new deputy medical director

GMC unveils new deputy medical director

By Liz Wells 05 December 2025

The GMC has appointed Professor Alan Denison as its new deputy medical director.

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UK health services risk 'huge holes' if internationally qualified doctors quit

By Liz Wells 21 November 2025

UK health services could be left with ‘huge holes’ if a trend for internationally qualified doctors to leave the workforce gathers pace, a new report reveals.

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GMC reviews key workplace and patient safety guidance

By Liz Wells 31 October 2025

The GMC has launched a review of key guidance to doctors, physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs)

High Court dismisses judicial review over regulation of PAs

By Liz Wells 08 September 2025

The High Court has dismissed the judicial review claim brought over the GMC’s regulation of physician assistants.

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Risk of exodus of 'disillusioned' doctors

By Liz Wells 07 August 2025

Almost a third of doctors are unable to progress their education, training and careers in the way they want, new research reveals.

Fifth of trainee doctors feel hesitant about escalating patient care

By Liz Wells 15 July 2025

More than one in five trainee doctors have felt hesitant about escalating patient care, new research reveals.

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BMA calls for new medical regulator

By Liz Wells 24 June 2025

The BMA is calling for the creation of a new medical regulator, solely for doctors, after ‘prolonged and repeated concerns’ that the General Medical Council (GMC) has failed to protect patients and...

Renewed national support for doctors undertaking wider system roles

By Liz Wells 16 May 2025

The UK’s four chief medical officers, the chair of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the chair of the General Medical Council and NHS England’s national medical director have reaffirmed the im...

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GMC approves courses for PAs and AAs

By Liz Wells 30 April 2025

The General Medical Council (GMC) has given 36 courses formal approval to teach physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs).

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Director of Families, Quality & Commissioning

£126,543 to £132,441

Lewisham, London (Greater)£126,543 to £132,441

RECRUITER: Lewisham London Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Social Care & Health (DASS)

£166,755 to £173,133

Lewisham, London (Greater)£166,755 to £173,133

RECRUITER: Lewisham London Borough Council

Assessor Coach

£31,537- £34,434 pro rata per annum

Northallerton, North Yorkshire£31,537- £34,434 pro rata per annum

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Families, Quality & Commissioning

£126,543 to £132,441

Lewisham, London (Greater)£126,543 to £132,441

RECRUITER: Lewisham London Borough Council

Executive Director of Adult Social Care & Health (DASS)

£166,755 to £173,133

Lewisham, London (Greater)£166,755 to £173,133

RECRUITER: Lewisham London Borough Council

Assessor Coach

£31,537- £34,434 pro rata per annum

Northallerton, North Yorkshire£31,537- £34,434 pro rata per annum

RECRUITER: North Yorkshire Council

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