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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.
2026 Conferences
Stay informed with the conversations shaping healthcare appraisal and training. See national
upcoming events.
NHS ConfedExpo "Shaping the Future of Health and Care"
- 10 - 11th June 2026
- Manchester
Wessex Appraisal Annual Conference
- 11th September 2026
- TBC
RCGP "Developing, Connecting and Celebrating GPs through al stages of their career"
- 29 - 30th October 2026
- Glasgow
Ottawa Conference on the Assessment of Competence in Medicine
21-23 May 2026
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.
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