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Who we work with

The GDC engages with a variety of other organisations, regulators and bodies representing patient care and healthcare profe​ssionals.

​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

Health Inspectorate Wales​

Health Inspectorate Wales​ (HIW) inspect NHS and independent healthcare organisations in Wales against a range of standards, policies, guidance and regulations and take immediate action if they determine that the safety and quality of healthcare does not meet required standards.

Our agreement has been in place since February 2015 and can be downloaded here.