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Medical revalidation
This working group was chaired by the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Sir Liam Donaldson, the United Kingdom Government's principal medical adviser and the professional head of all medical staff in England.
Its report sets out the principles and next steps for implementing revalidation in the United Kingdom. It is based on wide-ranging discussions of the proposals in the Government White Paper 'Trust, assurance and safety - the regulation of health professionals in the 21st century'.
We have now established a project board chaired by Sir Liam to take forward these aspects of revalidation for which the Department has the lead. Minutes and papers from this board, known as the ‘Revalidation: Supporting Project Board’ will be posted on this website.
NHS Revalidation Support Team
In England, the Department of Health has established the NHS Revalidation Support Team. It will provide expert professional leadership for the design and delivery of new appraisal arrangements in England.
Appraisal adds value and quality to clinical governance. It will form part of the process that leads to revalidation. The NHS Revalidation Support Team will work closely with stakeholders on the piloting, evaluation and implementation of appraisal and ensure the professions, employers and commissioners are informed and involved in both design and rollout of the new arrangements.
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