Plans to bolster patient safety and boost support for frontline staff by streamlining the system for healthcare regulators

Plans to bolster patient safety and boost support for frontline staff by streamlining the system for healthcare regulators The government has reaffirmed its commitment to streamline the system, improve patient safety and expand the role of medical support staff in the NHS to relieve pressure on GPs and improve access to services.

A new consultation will be launched today seeking views on draft legislation to provide the General Medical Council (GMC) with powers to regulate physician associates (PAs) and anaesthesia associates (AAs) for the first time. Department of Health and Social Care

See also:

• Regulating anaesthesia associates and physician associates (consultation open until 16th May 23) Department of Health and Social Care
• Consultation outcome: Regulating healthcare professionals, protecting the public Department of Health and Social Care
• NMC welcomes milestone on journey to better, safer regulation for people and communities across the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council