Leaving the register

We know that sometimes circumstances change. If you no longer need or want to be registered with us, you can apply to have your details removed from our register.

Applying to have your details removed from our register is called ‘voluntary removal’. It’s free to do. Here are the answers to some common questions we get asked about leaving the register.

Why should I apply for voluntary removal rather than letting my registration expire?

Applying for voluntary removal:

allows you to decide when your register entry is removed
makes it easier and cheaper to re-join the register if you want to (if you re-join within 12 months, the fee you’ll pay is less than if you let your registration expire)

As part of your application, you’ll need to tell us about any issues which could affect your current fitness to practise. We’ll consider these issues when deciding whether to accept your application for voluntary removal.

What happens if I want to re-join the register?

If you want to re-join the register within 12 months of your last registration, you should apply to restore your entry to the register.

If you want to re-join the register and it has been at least 12 months since you were last registered, you should apply to return to the register.

If you’re planning to re-join the register at a later date, we recommend you record any CPD activity you carry out while not registered using the revalidation record templates.

What happens to myGPhC account and my revalidation information if I leave the register?

Once you leave the register, you’ll still be able to access and update your myGPhC account for two years. After this time, your entire account (including any remaining revalidation records) will be deleted.

If you re-join the register after the two-year period, you’ll need to set up a new account.

You may find that some revalidation information is deleted during this two-year period, depending on when you created or submitted it. You can find out more about how long your revalidation information is kept in the ‘When you revalidate’ section of the myGPhC privacy policy.

How do I leave the register?

You can complete an application for voluntary removal via your myGPhC account.

MyGPhC

Returning to the register

Get in touch with us to re-join the GPhC register either by restoring your registration or applying to return.

See the requirements