22/04/2026
Most health and care professionals only think about appealing a decision after an adverse outcome.
By then, it may already be too late.
In our latest article, we explore why the right of appeal—while essential—is often misunderstood, and why early legal advice can make the difference between defending your position effectively and trying to recover lost ground.
Drawing on the recent Court of Appeal decision in Eskander v GMC, we highlight how strict time limits and procedural hurdles can quickly become barriers for professionals who delay taking advice.
The key takeaway?
Appeals are not a strategy—they are a safeguard of last resort.
If you are facing a fitness to practise investigation with the General Medical Council or any healthcare regulator, early engagement with specialist representation is critical.
Read more below 👇
https://www.kingsviewchambers.com/the-right-of-appeal-in-fitness-to-practise-cases-and-why-early-legal-engagement-matters/