(Updated to 2026)
This page summarises the **current mandatory evidence** required for ARCP, based on the latest RCGP WPBA Mandatory Evidence Summary Sheet.
| Evidence |
ST1 |
ST2 |
ST3 |
COTs / Mini‑CEX (all types)
Face‑to‑face, remote, audio |
4 |
4 |
7 |
| CBDs/CATs |
4 CBDs |
4 CBDs |
5 CATs |
| MSF |
1 (min. 5 clinical + 5 non‑clinical) |
1 (min. 5 clinical + 5 non‑clinical) |
2 (1 standard MSF + 1 Leadership MSF) |
CSR
Clinical Supervisor Report |
1 per post |
1 per post |
1 per post |
| PSQ |
Not required |
Not required |
1 |
CEPS
Clinical Examination & Procedural Skills |
Ongoing (appropriate to post) |
Ongoing (appropriate to post) |
Across training: 5 intimate + range of non‑intimate |
Learning Logs
Reflective, covering all capabilities |
36 case reviews (plus other log types) |
36 case reviews (plus other log types) |
36 case reviews (plus other log types) |
| Placement Planning Meeting |
1 per post |
1 per post |
1 per post |
| QIP (Quality Improvement Project) |
1 (in GP) |
1 (if not completed in ST1) |
Not required |
QIA (Quality Improvement Activity)
Mandatory every year |
Required, unless QIP done instead |
Required, unless QIP done instead |
Required, unless QIP done instead |
SEA
Only if GMC threshold met |
As required |
As required |
As required |
LEA
Learning Event Analysis |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Prescribing Assessment |
Not required |
Not required |
1 |
| Leadership Activity |
Not required |
Not required |
1 |
| Interim ESR |
1 (if progressing satisfactorily) |
1 (if progressing satisfactorily) |
1 (if progressing satisfactorily) |
ESR
Educational Supervisor Report |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Safeguarding Adults L3 |
Certificate + reflective log |
Certificate + annual update + reflective log |
Certificate + annual update + reflective log |
| Safeguarding Children L3 |
Certificate + reflective log |
Certificate + annual update + reflective log |
Certificate + annual update + reflective log |
| BLS/AED (child and adult) |
Annual evidence |
Annual evidence |
Annual evidence |
| Form R |
Upload to Compliance Passport |
Upload to Compliance Passport |
Upload to Compliance Passport |
| Covid Declaration |
Upload to Compliance Passport |
Upload to Compliance Passport |
Upload to Compliance Passport |
PDP
SMART objectives |
3 proposed, 1 achieved |
3 proposed, 1 achieved |
3 proposed (including final), 1 achieved |
| Outstanding ARCP Requirements |
Must be met |
Must be met |
Must be met |
Additional Notes
- Assessments must be spread throughout the year — roughly half before each ESR.
- LTFT trainees complete the same total evidence, pro‑rata per review period.
- Intimate CEPS must include: rectal, breast, female genital (including bimanual), male genital, prostate. Complete these on individual CEPs forms - combined forms can be accepted, but MUST have narriative by the assessor to say that both/all were observed.
- Safeguarding: Level 3 certificates last 3 years, but annual knowledge updates are mandatory. Reflection on a clinical case, for adult and children, is also needed each year.
- BLS/AED: Hands‑on evidence required every calendar year. Ensure the certifcate states BLS, AED and that it covered adults and children.
- QIA is required every year — LEA, feedback reflection, or leadership project alone does NOT count.
Full RCGP WPBA Mandatory Evidence Summary Sheet:
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/mrcgp-exams/wpba
ARCP Location: ARCP panels are currently held online via Microsoft Teams. If you are required to attend, the assessment team will contact you.
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