Sep 07, 2020
We have published our latest performance review for the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland - this is the last performance review carried out using our previous 24 Standards of Good Regulation and the PSNI has met 22 out of 24
Sep 01, 2020
We have been asked to produce some guidance for regulators on the issues surrounding virtual hearings of fitness to practise cases - we have produced draft guidance and are now seeking views on it - the deadline for getting in touch is 11 September
Aug 28, 2020
We are pleased to announce that Antony Townsend has been appointed as our Acting Chair, following the recent departure of Dame Glenys Stacey - Antony will take up this position on 1 September 2020
Aug 25, 2020
The Authority has reluctantly accepted Dame Glenys Stacey's resignation as our Chair to take on the role of acting Chief Regulator of Ofqual - enabling her to focus all her efforts on her role with the exams regulator at this time
Aug 20, 2020
The Authority has published the outcome report of its in-year review of the Society of Homeopaths - this follows an investigation of concerns raised in June 2020 about social media posts by the Society’s then Safeguarding Lead
Aug 13, 2020
We wanted to explore with patients and the public their perspective on future fitness to practise processes where hearings are not held, including how patients, the public and carers would wish to be involved in the likely future model, and views on oversight of the new arrangements
Jul 28, 2020
We commissioned a team from Cardiff University to undertake a review of research into health and care professional regulation since 2011
Jul 16, 2020
We have published our annual report for 2019/20 - produced and published under different and difficult circumstances - it highlights the need for continued cooperation and collaboration for those working in the the health and care sector and welcomes reform of regulation
Jul 10, 2020
We provide an update on matters raised in the petition requesting us to undertake a special review of the GOC
Jul 08, 2020
We welcome the publication today of the report of the Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review chaired by Baroness Julia Cumberlege