Consultations
 

Consultation is a process for seeking views and ideas from individuals and organisations on a GDC policy or decision which may directly or indirectly affect them. Responses received during consultations are analysed and used to improve policies and inform the decision making process. Consultation therefore helps us make better decisions and deliver better services.

Consultation can take many forms. Normally we produce a written document which provides background to the issue, sets out the purpose of the consultation, and explains how to respond. This document is available on our website for a minimum period of twelve weeks. We can also use other formats, such as focus groups, workshops, and surveys, to enable a greater number of people to become involved in our work.

We encourage you to respond to current consultations, review past consultations, and see how we have responded to others’ consultations.


Consultation on Student Fitness to Practise guidance extended

Category (Current consultations)

We have extended the deadline for responses to this consultation until 21 August. We would like your views on draft guidance concerning issues that call into question a student's fitness to practise.

Open Consultation on DCP Register Regulations

Category (Current consultations)

Participate in the open consultation on dental care professional Register regulations.

Open Consultation on Revalidation

Category (Current consultations)

We are seeking your views on what revalidation should include and how it should work. We updated the consultation on 4 February 2009 with the latest developments.