Read about recent cases we have considered
Recent cases
The regulators send us all of the decisions made by their final fitness to practise panels. If we are concerned about their decision we hold a case meeting with our lawyers to decide whether to refer the case to Court. Read more
Cases appealed
Where we believe that a final fitness to practise decision is not sufficient to protect the public, we can appeal the regulators' decisions. Read about cases we have appealed, see copies of judgments and Consent Orders. Read more
Previous cases
Use this section to find out about past cases. Read more
Fitness to practise - legislation currently in effect
The NHS Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 has been amended since it was first introduced so for ease of reference we have produced an unofficial consolidated text version, which shows the legislation currently in effect. This incorporates all the amendments made to the Act up to 5 January 2016 from the General Medical Council (Fitness to Practise and Over-arching Objective), the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (References to Court) Order 2015, and the Health and Social Care (Safety and Quality) Act 2015. Please note, this consolidated version is an internal working document produced by our solicitors which has no official status. Users should consult an official version of the legislation for the purpose of interpreting and applying the law. The original versions of the legislation can be found on the legislation.gov website.
Regulation of Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates
From December 2024, we will be able to review other types of decisions in relation to physician associates and anaesthesia associates.