eGDCWho we work with
The GDC engages with a variety of other organisations, regulators and bodies representing patient care and healthcare professionals.
Sharing information
We have a number of formal agreements in place with various organisations describing how we work together effectively and efficiently to protect, promote, and maintain the health and safety of patients and the public.
We are not limited to sharing information only where such a formal agreement exists. For example, the GDC can share any information relating to a person’s fitness to practise as a dentist or dental care professional, through the powers in the Dentists Act 1984, where it is considered to be in the public interest for the information to be disclosed.
Current agreements
Public Service Ombudsman for Wales (PSOW)
The PSOW has legal powers to look into complaints about public services and independent care providers in Wales. They also investigate complaints that elected members of local government bodies have broken their authority's code of conduct. The Ombudsman is independent of all government bodies.
The English version of the agreement can be downloaded here.