GMC Investigation and Evidence Planner
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GMC & PROFESSIONAL REGULATION | PRACTICAL WORKBOOK
GMC Investigation and Evidence Planner
Organise the allegation, evidence, context and representations for a GMC enquiry or investigation with specialist advice.
What this resource contains
Six structured preparation stages
Private writing space and review prompts
Process, deadline and confidentiality safeguards
Important
Independent general guidance. It does not replace clinical, employment, regulatory, immigration or legal advice. Do not include patient-identifiable or unnecessary colleague-identifiable information in worksheets.
Author: Dr N Aziz
Published and reviewed: 7 September 2026
Before you write
Use this on a trusted device or paper copy. Record references rather than copying patient-identifiable or privileged material. Nothing in this workbook is sent to SAS Doctors Review.
1. Identify the GMC stage
Complete only what is relevant. Use neutral, factual language and confirm process-specific advice.
Provisional enquiry, investigation, assessment, case examiners or tribunal
Named GMC contact
Question or allegation under consideration
Deadline and requested format
Any interim order or other restriction
2. Threshold map
Complete only what is relevant. Use neutral, factual language and confirm process-specific advice.
Public protection issue alleged
Current risk rather than historic event alone
Seriousness factors
Local information and outcome
Evidence potentially resolving the concern
3. Evidence index
Complete only what is relevant. Use neutral, factual language and confirm process-specific advice.
Document reference only
Authorised source and date
Relevance
Reliability or limitation
Secure location and disclosure route
4. Context without excuse
Complete only what is relevant. Use neutral, factual language and confirm process-specific advice.
Information known at the time
Role, scope and supervision
Workload, resources and system conditions
Actions of others stated neutrally
Why the context matters to the threshold
5. Representations
Complete only what is relevant. Use neutral, factual language and confirm process-specific advice.
Structured response to each issue
Accepted and disputed matters
Current insight and action
Objective supporting evidence
Advice and final consistency check
6. Outcome planning
Complete only what is relevant. Use neutral, factual language and confirm process-specific advice.
No action, advice, warning, undertakings or tribunal possibilities
Employment consequences
Revalidation and designated-body contact
Health and practical support
Review or appeal advice
Action summary
What must happen today?
Which adviser will I contact, for which process?
Which restrictions and deadlines have been independently confirmed?
Do not let one route obscure another
An internal grievance or appeal does not normally stop an external legal deadline. A regulatory adviser does not automatically represent an employment claim, and a wellbeing service does not provide legal advice.
Sources and disclaimer
Use the current GMC, MPTS, national NHS, Acas or Labour Relations Agency source and the correct local policy before acting. Processes, time limits and service eligibility change.
Independent general education
This workbook does not calculate a deadline, assess credibility, predict a regulatory outcome or replace individual legal, employment, regulatory or clinical advice.