TPS — Tribunal Preparation Service

Your licence is at risk. What you do next matters.

Most doctors don't realise what matters until it's too late.

You don't need to understand everything. You need to avoid getting this wrong.

If this is handled poorly, it will affect the outcome.

Most cases are weaker than they appear.

Works alongside your lawyer to make your case clear, consistent, and defensible.

Book free 20-min triage
Free. No commitment.
Get £495 diagnostic report
Fixed fee. Delivered in 4–5 days.

Most doctors start with a triage. Some go straight to a diagnostic.

Most doctors we work with already have legal representation. The issue is whether the case is clear, consistent, and supported.

Most doctors only realise the gaps when it's too late.

You are about to make decisions that shape your case.

Some of these cannot be undone.

What you submit now will be relied on later.

You do not get multiple chances to get this right.

Most people only realise the consequences later.

Where are you in the process?

Most people choose the wrong starting point.

Not sure which applies?

You've been contacted by the GMC.

You don't know what to do next.

At this stage you're likely:

You don't need to know everything. But early decisions matter.

Key point What you say now. What you send. What you commit to. Can affect what happens later. Some things are difficult to undo.

You've already been through a hearing. Now you have to show what has changed.

At a review hearing, the question is different.

It is not: what happened.

It is: what is different now.

What the panel is looking for

Where cases fail

If the panel is not satisfied that things are different, the outcome continues.

The panel is not looking for effort. It is looking for evidence of change.

How this fits with your lawyer

Lawyers work on an hourly basis.

If your case is unclear, they spend time:

That time adds up quickly.

What happens when the case is structured first

Before legal work intensifies, we:

So your lawyer can focus on legal strategy and representation. Not reconstruction.

Most legal time is spent fixing unclear cases.

Structure first. Legal strategy second.

Most doctors we work with already have legal representation.

This is used before and alongside your lawyer to make your case usable.

Most doctors think they are covered. They are not.

How cases typically unfold

Without structure

Unstructured case ↓ Unclear material ↓ Lawyer review ↓ Back-and-forth revisions ↓ Gaps identified late ↓ Repeated rework ↓ Higher cost + weaker position

With structure

Structured first ↓ Clear case position ↓ Aligned material ↓ Gaps identified early ↓ Focused legal input ↓ Minimal rework ↓ Controlled process + stronger position

Real example — where time and money get lost

A typical pattern. You submit reflection, CPD, references.

Your lawyer then:

This repeats. Each cycle costs time. Each cycle costs money.

What changes if the case is structured early

Legal work becomes targeted and efficient.

What changes when the case is structured

Before

Doctor had reflective statement, CPD, reference. But:

  • reflection didn't clearly link to behaviour
  • evidence was generic
  • key gaps were not identified

Result: multiple rounds of revision, increasing legal time, unclear overall position.

After

Once structured:

  • reflection aligned to the actual issues
  • evidence was targeted and relevant
  • gaps identified and addressed early

Result: fewer revisions, clearer case, more focused legal input.

The difference was not more material. It was how the case was put together.

More documents do not fix a weak case.

More material does not make a case stronger.

"I thought I had everything covered. It became clear very quickly that I didn't." — Consultant, GMC process
"The issue wasn't lack of effort — it was that my case didn't hold together." — GP, tribunal stage

The issue wasn't lack of effort. It was lack of structure.

How your case is actually assessed

Your case is not judged by volume of material. It is judged across:

The diagnostic shows you this before anyone else does.

Sample diagnostic output (anonymised)

Finding: Clinical — prescribing error, failure to review
Stage weight: High (tribunal-stage case)

Insight: Weak — described, not demonstrated
Remediation: Moderate — CPD logged, behaviour change not shown
Risk: Missing — no evidence that recurrence is addressed

Contradictions: 2 detected across reflective pieces
Coverage: 4 of 7 required elements present

→ Priority action: Build risk-of-recurrence evidence (E4/E5)
→ Priority action: Resolve contradiction between reflection and supervisor statement
Finding: Behavioural misconduct
Stage weight: High (tribunal-stage case)

Insight: Moderate
Remediation: Strong
Risk: Missing

Contradictions: 1 detected in timeline of events
Coverage: 5 of 7 required elements present

→ Priority: Build risk safeguards
→ Priority: Resolve timeline contradiction before hearing

Illustrative only. Real output is case-specific.

Pricing

Tier 0
Free Case Triage
20-min call
Tier 1
Diagnostic Report
£495 fixed
Delivered within 4–5 days.
Tier 1b
Fast-Track Diagnostic
£950 · 48h
Priority lane for urgent cases.
Tier 2
Full Preparation (TPS)
Case-dependent
Fixed fee. No hourly billing.

Fixed-fee preparation, designed to reduce time spent on hourly legal work.

Payment options

Payment structure is flexible. The work is not.

Start with a diagnostic

FAQ

What stage am I in?

If you've received a letter or email from the GMC asking for information, you are at the investigation stage. If a hearing is scheduled or being prepared for, you are at the tribunal stage. If you have already been suspended or given conditions and have another hearing coming, you are at the review stage.

Do I need help at the investigation stage?

This is often where mistakes happen. Early responses, documents, and statements can affect what happens later. Some things are difficult to correct once submitted.

How quickly should I act?

You don't need to rush blindly, but you should not delay. Decisions made early can carry forward. Responses and documents become part of the record. Better to pause briefly and get clarity than act quickly and correct it later.

I already have a lawyer — is this still relevant?

Yes. This works alongside your lawyer. Your lawyer focuses on legal strategy and representation. This service focuses on structuring your case, aligning your material, making sure it holds together. Together, this produces a stronger position.

How does this affect legal costs?

Legal work is usually charged hourly. Time is often spent on reviewing unclear material, correcting inconsistencies, repeated revisions. This service is fixed-fee and done early. By structuring your case first, less time is spent correcting issues, and legal work becomes more focused.

What does the diagnostic report actually give me?

A clear view of: how serious your case is likely to be, where it is currently weak, what needs to be corrected, what to prioritise.

What happens after the triage call?

You get a clear sense of whether your case needs further work, which stage you are effectively in, and whether a diagnostic report would be useful. There is no obligation to continue.

How much does this cost?

Triage call: no charge (20 min, verbal only). Diagnostic report: £495 fixed. Full preparation (TPS): fixed-fee, case complexity dependent. Pricing is explained clearly before any work starts.

What if I've already submitted documents?

That's common. The question becomes whether what you've submitted helps your position, is neutral, or creates problems.

What is different about a review hearing?

At a review, the focus is what has changed, whether that change is real, whether it has been sustained. If this is not clearly demonstrated, outcomes usually continue.

Can this guarantee an outcome?

No. The aim is to make sure your case is structured properly, supported by appropriate material, and does not fail under scrutiny.

How do I start?

If you are unsure, start with the triage call. If you already have material and want clarity, use the diagnostic report.

Find out where your case actually stands — before it's tested.

Most people only realise the gaps when it's too late.

Your case is assessed across what must be demonstrated, not just what is written.

Structured cases reduce wasted legal time.