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Written question asked by Tom Greatrex (Labour) on Thursday, 15 September 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 October 2011. It was answered by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Tuesday, 11 October 2011 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Work Capability Assessment: Atos Healthcare

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions how many Atos approved health care professionals responsible for carrying out work capability assessments have been dismissed after being found guilty by the General Medical Council of (a) professional misconduct and (b) misconduct other than professional misconduct in the last year.
Answer

In the last year, one Atos approved doctor's contract was terminated by Atos for misconduct following a GMC investigation which placed conditions on the doctor's registration.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
72712; 533 c357W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Misconduct Work capability assessment Atos Healthcare
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk