International medical graduates (IMGs)

Registering with the GMC in the UK

All doctors need to register with the General Medical Council (GMC) and hold a valid licence to practise in the UK.

If you have non-UK medical qualifications, you will also need to show evidence of your professional skills and expertise, and ensure you have adequate insurance or indemnity to practise in the UK.

What is indemnity?

Indemnity provides financial support for doctors and other professionals sued for clinical negligence. It includes legal defence costs and patient compensation if needed.

The NHS typically provides indemnity for the doctors it employs, meaning it also handles any claims made against them. Private practice doctors must ensure they have sufficient indemnity or insurance for their work.

But NHS indemnity has limits

And you might need additional support for medico-legal issues, which is where we can help. We offer help and guidance with complaints, coroners' inquests, fatal accident inquiries, GMC investigations and much more.