GMC Appraisal And Revalidation

Appraisal And Revalidation

All Doctors registered with the UK General Medical Council (GMC) need to hold a licence to practise if they wish to prescribe, sign death certificates, or perform certain specific roles for which a licence is required. Since 2013 doctors who wish to retain their licence to practise are now required to go through a process called revalidation which is administered by designated bodies who are recognised by the GMC and include various organisations across the medical sector such as NHS trusts. The revalidation process includes an annual appraisal, collection of feedback from colleagues and patients at least once every 5 years, recording and reflecting on all continuing professional development (CPD) and significant events, and covers various other elements of the GMC’s appraisal and revalidation framework.

Since 2013 Doctors who are members of the Faculty of Homeopathy, who do not work for the NHS and for whom their employer is not a designated body, have been able to have their annual appraisal and revalidation recommendations carried out by the Faculty of Homeopathy.

The Faculty of Homeopathy appraisal and revalidation service is led by its Responsible Officer (RO). The Faculty of Homeopathy appraisal and revalidation team also comprises an Appraisal Lead (AL), who supports and deputises for the RO when required, and a Revalidation Manager (RM).

The Faculty currently has specially trained appraisers across the UK. If you are interested in applying to become a Faculty of Homeopathy appraiser please email the revalidation team [email protected] for further information.

Doctors who use this service are required to pay an annual appraisal and revalidation fee. This is separate to their Faculty of Homeopathy membership. Details of current fees can be obtained from [email protected]. The Faculty of Homeopathy's fee structure is competitive when compared with with other Faculties and Membership Organisations.

You do not have to be a homeopathic Doctor he Faculty of Homeopathy appraisal and revalidation service. Please contact us [email protected] for more further information.