We understand that many of you have faced difficulties in accessing CPD this year, due to the restrictions imposed on us all, as the UK brought the COVID-19 outbreak under control. If you have concerns, please do not worry, as there is some flexibility built into the CPD scheme and we will not be penalising anyone who has a shortfall due to COVID-19.
The deadline to complete CPD for this year is 31 July, and your CPD statement needs to be recorded on your eGDC account by 28 August.
The Enhanced CPD scheme has some flexibility built into it. If you’re mid-cycle and did 10 hours of CPD in the previous year, you can submit a zero CPD hours statement this year. Further, if you only need a little more time to help you to deal with the exceptional circumstances you’re facing, and you are in the final year of your cycle, you can apply for a grace period to complete your CPD hours. You can do this by emailing in your request for grace before the 31 July. Granted grace periods provide an additional 56 days.
Please remember, in all cases, you must make a CPD statement by 28 August to complete the Annual Renewal process, whether or not you have a shortfall.
To find out more about the Enhanced CPD scheme, please visit our website. If you’d like to get in contact with us about grace periods or an expected shortfall in your CPD because of COVID-19, please email cpd@gdc-uk.org.