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At Wessex Appraisal Service Ltd., we don’t just facilitate healthcare appraisals and training - we aim to be the best.
From regulatory developments to professional standards, our team actively monitors new developments and research to ensure we are always well-informed, GMC compliant and confident.
This News page is your central hub for the latest updates; from our newsletters, details of upcoming conferences and events, commentary on current hot topics and guidance on the legal and professional standards that underpin high-quality appraisal practice and training.
Appraisal Matters Newsletter
Our Appraisal Matters newsletters deliver concise, relevant updates. Stay informed with expert insights, regulatory developments and practical guidance you can act on.
Our latest newsletter
In our June 2026 newsletter we are excited to welcome new members to the Wessex appraiser team in this edition of the newsletter. We also investigate a number of nuanced situations that can arise in an appraisal and looking at safeguarding not just your appraisee but also yourself where appropriate.
2026 Conferences
Stay informed with the conversations shaping healthcare appraisal and training. See national
upcoming events.
Hot Topics
We spotlight the issues that matter most right now. Our Hot Topics section highlights some key developments shaping healthcare appraisal, regularly refreshed to keep you up to date.
AI in Healthcare
In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become increasingly
embedded in professional practice, while regulation continues to
evolve in response.
Mandatory Training
We have recently received queries from commissioners about the
role of mandatory training within appraisal. While appraisal is
required by the GMC and is based on six categories of supporting
information, mandatory training is not one of them.