UK Accepts All Mann Recommendations, Overhauling Medical Regulation for First Time in 43 Years

The UK government has accepted all recommendations from Lord John Mann's review into antisemitism and racism across the NHS and healthcare regulators. The General Medical Council Order 2026, launched for consultation in March, marks the most significant overhaul of medical professional regulation since 1983. Implementation includes mandatory antisemitism and antiracism training across all health service divisions, expanded GMC investigative powers, and annual institutional discrimination audits. The rapid timeline—eight months from October 2025 commission to acceptance—signals the severity of systemic issues identified.