Influencing
The decisions that are made by politicians,
planners and civil servants impact us all in our daily lives. The
College works hard to be in the position of being the most informed
voice of general practice on all issues related to professional
standards, education and development, and is regarded ever more
highly by official bodies, government departments and parliaments
across the UK.
Devolution has added significantly to the influence of the College
across the UK and our ability to represent general practice in all
four countries through the College’s devolved councils has been one
of the greatest successes in recent years.
In addition, through our faculties we continue to have a very
active local presence across the UK. This enables us to understand
and respond better to the needs of our members, regardless of where
they work.
GPs are able to influence decision making via:
• Influencing national healthcare policy in the four
countries
• Shaping College policy
• Contributing to College responses