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GDC publishes annual whistleblowing findings
By MedStudy editorial · Published 26 Oct 2026
Original announcement: 17 Sept 2026
The report records 138 disclosures in 2025/26 and explains how concerns were assessed.
The GDC reports 138 whistleblowing disclosures for the year ending March 2026. The publication forms part of a joint report by health and care regulators.
Students preparing for placements should know how to raise a patient-safety concern and distinguish local complaints routes from regulatory referrals. The number of disclosures is not a count of proven misconduct.
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