Welcome to the General Medical Council Online Press Office.

The General Medical Council is the regulator of the medical profession. Our purpose is to protect, promote and maintain the health and safety of the community by ensuring proper standards in the practice of medicine.The online press office is designed to help journalists find information about UK health regulation and the work of the GMC.

You can use the Online Press Office to answer queries, read news releases and find out about standards and guidance.

For information on forthcoming events, including FTP hearings, view the events calendar.