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The General Medical Council (GMC) registers doctors to practise medicine in the UK. Their purpose is to protect, promote and maintain the health and safety of the public by ensuring proper standards in the practice of medicine.
New guidance has been issued for doctors on confidentiality. It came into effect on 12/10/09. Read the full report here.
Time to Change is England's most ambitious programme to end discrimination faced by people who experience mental health problems.
Our vision:
To make lives better for everyone by ending mental health discrimination
Our mission:
To inspire people to work together to end the discrimination surrounding mental health
The Legal Services Commission (LSC) runs the legal aid scheme in England and Wales. We work in partnership with solicitors and not-for-profit organisations to provide information, advice and legal representation to people in need.
The Disability Rights Commission (DRC) is an independent body established in April 2000 by Act of Parliament to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people. We have set ourselves the goal of "a society where all disabled people can participate fully as equal citizens". The DRC works with disabled people, employers and service providers to find practical solutions for everyone.