This article provides a summary of the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) report published in 2021 for dermatology (NHS England, 2021a). It puts it into perspective within the national scene of reviewing National Health Service provision across the UK for various hospital-based medical and surgical specialties. It highlights the key concerns raised and the suggestions made to improve patient care for those presenting with dermatological conditions, with a focus on issues affecting those working within primary and community care settings. All the information can be found in the report itself. Further resources to support access to training and clinical pathways are listed in Box 1. The GIRFT report also highlights case studies and examples of services that have implemented initiatives and service redesign to address the recommendations made.