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Free tool for GP practices

eDEC 2025 gap analysis you can trust

Answer a short set of evidence-based questions and receive a tailored remediation plan, grounded in the My Practice Manager compliance library. Regulators see you're proactive— not hiding the gaps.

Complete each domain in 3 minutes or less
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High demand alert: The response to this tool has been incredible, but the AI processing costs are significantly higher than anticipated. We're working to optimize the service and keep it freely available, though you may experience delays in receiving your gap analysis email during peak times. If we're unable to reduce costs, we may need to suspend or limit access in future.

Why gap analysis matters for eDEC 2025

This year's eDEC submission carries heightened scrutiny. ICBs are actively verifying attestations and issuing breach notices where declarations appear questionable. But having gaps isn't the problem—failing to identify and document them is.

Our approach: honest self-assessment + documented remediation plan. In our experience, practices that proactively identify their own gaps and demonstrate active improvement are viewed much more favourably during inspections. Regulators look for direction of travel, not perfection.

What you'll receive:

  • Personalized gap analysis identifying your highest-risk areas
  • Prioritized action plan with specific next steps and realistic timelines
  • Evidence suggestions you can reference during inspection
  • Interim mitigations while full remediation is underway

Want the full strategic context? Read our detailed guide: Preparing for eDEC 2025

See what you'll get

Each gap analysis is tailored to your specific responses and includes actionable recommendations prioritized by risk and patient safety impact.

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Choose the area you'd like to review first

Each domain takes around 5 minutes or less. We've prioritised the access check because ICBs are actively enforcing it this year.

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Patient Access & Core Hours

Prove patients can get timely care

Check that core hours, appointment supply, online availability, and contingency plans meet 2025 access standards.

Questions
10
Est. Time
5 min
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Workforce & Staffing Resilience

Prove your staffing is safe and sustainable

Check safer recruitment, workforce reporting, and team development before inspectors do.

Questions
5
Est. Time
4 min
Start this check

Safeguarding & Vulnerable Patients

Show safeguarding is proactive and well-led

Test whether safeguarding leadership, case management, and staff awareness meet statutory expectations.

Questions
5
Est. Time
4 min
Start this check

Premises, Infection Control & Health and Safety

Show your estate is safe, clean, and accessible

Review infection control, fire safety, estates compliance, and reasonable adjustments for patients.

Questions
6
Est. Time
4 min
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Medicines Management & Prescribing Safety

Keep medicines safe from fridge to repeat scripts

Assess cold chain integrity, controlled drugs governance, and high-risk prescribing safeguards.

Questions
5
Est. Time
4 min
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Information Governance & Digital Services

Protect data and keep digital services resilient

Validate data protection compliance, digital continuity, equitable access to online services, and GP Connect enablement.

Questions
5
Est. Time
4 min
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Patient Communication & Experience

Show you listen to and inform patients fairly

Review transparency, complaints handling, fair registration (no ID refusal), and engagement with your population.

Questions
5
Est. Time
4 min
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Leadership, Governance & Continuous Improvement

Evidence strong governance and learning cycles

Assess whether leadership structures, risk oversight, audit cycles, and improvement tracking stand up to inspection scrutiny.

Questions
5
Est. Time
4 min
Start this check