Charlotte Younghusband

Traditionally, a lot of appraisal providers provide extortionate rates to doctors for something that they have to undergo as part of GMC requirements. Here at Dr Appraisals, we buck that trend and offer the most affordable independent medical appraisal service in the UK. Choosing an independent medical appraisal provider is not only about price. Doctors should understand what is included in the fee, how quickly the appraisal can be arranged, and what the expected turnaround times are for...

Doctors sometimes assume that they cannot have a medical appraisal if they have not worked during the previous 12 months. This is not necessarily the case. You may have been unable to work because of illness, caring responsibilities, maternity or parental leave, difficulty securing employment, visa delays, relocation, study, a career break or another personal circumstance. You may also be living overseas while retaining your UK licence to practise. If you continue to hold a GMC licence to...

If you are a doctor with a GMC licence to practise but do not have a prescribed connection to a designated body and therefore do not have a Responsible Officer or Suitable Person, you will be asked by the GMC to complete an annual return. This is a common situation for doctors who are working overseas, between NHS roles, doing occasional locum work, returning to practice, working in non-standard roles, or currently not working clinically, possibly due to sickness, carer responsibilities or...