Revalidation from April 2013

Revalidation was launched in December 2012 and we are now starting to see the first wave of GPs undertake this new process. 20% of all GPs will be revalidated in 2013-14. Those chosen to be in the first intake will be notified by their RO and the GMC. In the first year GPs will need at least one revalidation relevant appraisal with supporting evidence as set out on the GMC website.

GPs are therefore advised to make sure they know:

What the GMC requires – this is the bottom line and is all that is required to revalidate
Who their RO is and where to contact them
Who their GP appraisal lead is and how to contact them
Who their appraiser is and when their next appraisal is due.
That the appraisal co-ordinators and PL managers have their correct contact details.

We would also like to hear from you. Do you have any questions, queries or concerns? Please share these with us by email and we will do our best to answer these. Alternatively, you may find our FAQ on Revalidation has the answer to some of your queries.

You can also find further information on the London Deanery website:

General revalidation resources for GPs

Professional Support Unit - Including mentoring and coaching

Revalidation - the basics - 27 January 2014

Revalidation was introduced in December 2012. The GMC has set out the requirements for revalidation for all GPs. The RCGP set out what it considers best practice and GPs should be working toward this but they must meet the GMC standards. Revalidation is based on the GMC guidance

Continuing professional development (CPD) - 27 January 2014

Continuing professional development, summary of what you need to do: Discuss at each appraisal Focus on your personal learning Reflect on your scope of practise Reflect on what you do Should be outcome focused Should be needs based Appraisal and clinical governance CPD is the cornerstone of...

Revalidation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - 27 January 2014

Keep checking this page as it will continue to be updated with more FAQs. Who is my Responsible Officer (RO)? If you are on a Performers List your RO will be your NCB Area Team RO. See here...

Londonwide LMCs advice on appraisal toolkit for GPs. - 27 January 2014

The GMC’s requirements for Revalidation mean that if you wish to keep your Licence to Practise you must take part in local mechanisms for appraisal run by your Responsible Officer at the London Regional Office of the NHS England (NCB). You will need to organise and...

Cluster contact details - 15 April 2013

North East London Borough/CGG Head of Practitioner Performance & Revalidation Medical Directorate Named contacts Key Responsibilities Responsible Officer...