10 March 2021

College responds to the GOC's Speaking Up consultation

Consultations Policy

Read our response to the GOC's draft Speaking Up guidance.

We have submitted our response to the GOC's consultation on its Speaking Up guidance, designed to support registrants to speak up about concerns, particularly those affecting patient and public safety.

Thank you to all our members who have helped to inform our response.

Read our response.

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