GPs to undertake extra training if they are to be involved in assisted dying, Government confirms

GPs involved in assisted dying will need extra training, from 90 minutes to a full day.

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GPs to undertake extra training if they are to be involved in assisted dying, Government confirms

Published 1 September 2026 · CQC, regulation & governance

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In brief GPs involved in assisted dying will need extra training, from 90 minutes to a full day.

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