The GCC’s ongoing duties for registrants turn on two documents. A new Code of Professional Practice came into effect on 1 January 2026 (published 31 December 2024), replacing the 2016 Code — stale content still citing the old Code is wrong, so always cite the 2026 edition. The CPD scheme requires registrants to complete 30 hours of CPD per year, of which at least 15 hours must be “learning with others”, plus an annual reflection on an aspect of practice (answering set questions); the GCC audits a sample of registrants for compliance. (CPD guidance was last revised September 2023, so verify the hours have not changed before asserting them.)
Sources & verification
- A new GCC Code of Professional Practice came into effect on 1 January 2026 (published 31 December 2024), replacing the 2016 Code — cite the 2026 edition — source, verified 2026-06-12
- GCC registrants must complete 30 hours of CPD per year, of which at least 15 hours must be "learning with others", plus an annual reflection; the GCC audits a sample for compliance (CPD guidance last revised September 2023) — source, verified 2026-06-12
Verified reference information — not professional, medical, legal or careers advice. Regulations change; always check the cited primary source before relying on it.