General Medical Council Rating A · Worker

The General Medical Council is the independent regulator for doctors, physician associates, and anaesthesia associates in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1858, the organisation works to protect patients and support high standards of medical practice and education. It maintains the official register of medical practitioners eligible to work in the UK.

To support patient safety, the organisation sets the standards that doctors and medical associates must follow in their daily practice. It also oversees medical education and training, handles concerns raised about medical professionals, and takes action when those standards are not met to ensure safe clinical care.