Overview

• Dr. Thomas Plimmer, a GP and self-declared sex addict, was struck off in 2024 for sexual misconduct, including inappropriate acts at his surgery and threats to a partner.
• Despite being sacked for gross misconduct in 2014 and referred to the GMC, Plimmer was allowed to continue practicing after a private 2016 hearing that excluded sexual misconduct allegations.
• Victims allege the GMC prioritized Plimmer’s privacy over public safety, leaving patients and colleagues unaware of his history of misconduct.
• Critics, including MPs and victims' advocates, have called the GMC's handling of the case 'shocking' and demanded greater transparency and accountability.
• Plimmer is appealing his removal from the medical register and has since begun working as a therapist under a different name, highlighting regulatory gaps in psychotherapy.