BIMA has put together a short guide outlining our position on the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) consultation on changes to the General Medical Council (GMC) legislative framework (GMC Order 2026). If you haven’t already submitted your response we encourage you do do so asap.

The consultation closes on 23 June 2026, and submissions can be made here: https://consultations.dhsc.gov.uk/reforming-the-general-medical-council-legislative-framework

You do not need to respond to every question. Instead, focus on the key sections highlighted in this guide. The bullet points are there to support your thinking, but please use your own words when submitting your response so it is counted as an individual submission rather than a template.

We strongly encourage members to take part. These changes will shape how medical regulation works in practice, and it is important that the perspectives of clinicians across the workforce are reflected.