Scottish Government Guidelines

The Scottish Government has issued specific national guidance: ‘Pandemic Flu: A Scottish framework for responding to an influenza pandemic.'

GP Specific Guidance

The specific guidance for General Practice in Scotland will be the same as that for the UK as a whole: ‘Preparing for pandemic influenza: Guidance for GP practices’ drawn up by RCGP and BMA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Head of Pandemic Planning at RCGP, Dr. Maureen Baker, answered some frequently asked questions for the BBC on Monday 27 April: Swine Flu: Your questions >>

The NHS has compiled a useful list of questions and answers: Swine Flu Q&A >>

Who to Contact

NHS 24 is the Scottish equivalent to NHS Direct and can be contacted on 0845 24 24 24 or via their website: NHS 24 >>

Patients in Scotland must be directed to NHS 24, not NHS Direct. RCGP also has a mailbox you can write to: flu@rcgp.org.uk

Depression and Long Term Incapacity – GP Questionnaire

Please take a few minutes to give your thoughts on the role of the GP in depression and long-term work incapacity for a new study [...more.]

Health and Work In General Practice - Edinburgh, 23 June

RCGP is running half-day workshops to support GPs in the management of work/health issues [...more.]

GP of the Year - Your Nominations

Send in your nominations for GP of the year and tell us what makes your GP the best. Closing date 14 August [...more.]

Practice Team Award - Apply Now

Submit your application for the Practice Team Award and win a free place at our Gala Awards evening [...more.]

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RCGP Scotland provides guidance and support throughout our members careers in relation to professional standards.

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RCGP Scotland is engaged in a number of initiatives which aim to improve specific aspects of general practice.

Essence of General Practice >>

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Patient Partnership in Practice (P3) is the patient liason group set up by the College in Scotland.

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Contact >>

RCGP Scotland interacts with its members through five regional faculties. Their pages can be found here:

East >>

North >>

North East >>

South East >>

West >>

RCGP Scotland administers a number of awards and prizes exclusively for GPs in Scotland.

Alastair Donald Award >>

GP of the Year >>

Team Practice Award >>

Ukraine Travelling Fellowship Award >>

Details for contacting RCGP Scotland staff, as well as addresses and details of our:

Faculty Offices >>