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08 May 2025

In the health news

The College regularly features in the news to be the voice for general practice on issues that matter to members.

06 May 2025

Access and capacity inherently linked

The Chair of RCGP Scotland has commented on the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government commitment to deliver 100,000 extra appointments in GP surgeries in the coming year.

06 May 2025

The Government has listened on GP infrastructure, now we need long-term investment, says College Chair

The RCGP responds to the Government’s announcement of £102 million of investment to modernise over 1,000 GP surgeries.

01 May 2025

‘GPs take the management of patient records very seriously’ says College Chair

College Chair Kamila Hawthorne featured in today’s Guardian with comment responding to a report from Healthwatch on inaccuracies in patient medical records.

22 April 2025

‘Dissatisfaction is always troubling, but we’re totally overstretched’ says College Chair

College Chair Kamila Hawthorne featured in The Guardian with comment responding to a study from the Institute for Government reporting falling rates of patient satisfaction with GP services.

18 April 2025

‘We cannot continue like this', College calls for greater support for GPs

RCGP responds to Pulse survey on GP stress and burnout.

17 April 2025

‘Funding must follow the patient’, College welcomes support for Advice and Guidance services

The College has responded to the Government's expansion of the Advice and Guidance scheme

16 April 2025

College welcomes bold proposals to reform outpatient care

College Chair Kamila Hawthorne responds to the Royal College of Physicians’ latest report setting out its vision for reformed outpatient care.

11 April 2025

RCGP issues advice on treating hay fever as rates spike

College Chair Kamila Hawthorne featured in the Express giving guidance for patients suffering from hay fever as rates spike across the UK, with London the most affected region.