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Latest news
12 May 2024
‘ARRS cannot plug gaps in the GP workforce’ says College Chair
RCGP Chair features in the Observer responding to reports that GPs are struggling to find work, citing the role of ARRS funding to support recruitment.
10 May 2024
RCGP to support hundreds more GP practices through NHS England’s General Practice Improvement Programme
The RCGP has been awarded a significant one-year contract by NHS England to support delivery of the General Practice Improvement Programme (GPIP).
09 May 2024
His Majesty The King becomes new patron of RCGP
The Royal College of General Practitioners is delighted to announce His Majesty The King as its new Royal Patron.
09 May 2024
College Chair responds to UKHSA data on whooping cough
College Chair Kamila Hawthorne responds to the confirmed increase in the number of whooping cough cases this March.
Upcoming events
14 May 2024
RCGP Scotland | 1 Day Joint Injections | 14 May
Due to demand, we are hosting two, separate, one-day Joint Injections courses on Tuesday 14 May and Wednesday 15 May. This course is open to trainees, General Practitioners and Practice Nurses in Scotland working with musculoskeletal patients, who would like to improve their assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions, including practical use of corticosteroid joint and tissue injections. This is a highly practical course and consists of a series of short and punchy lectures in the morning, followed by hands-on demonstrations and supervised practice for the rest of the day.
14 May 2024
Discover Balint
Join us for an informal evening event taking place on the evening of Tuesday 14 May 2024 - 19:30 - 21:30. This is a taster session for GPs to explore the role of Balint Groups in nurturing professional development and boosting morale and will be an opportunity to hear about Balint groups, experience a Balint Group session and express an interest in joining a new Balint group for GPs for six sessions. This event is Free to RCGP Members and just £15 for non RCGP Members.
15 May 2024
RCGP Scotland | 1 Day Joint Injections | 15 May
Due to demand, we are hosting two, separate, one-day Joint Injections courses on Tuesday 14 May and Wednesday 15 May. This course is open to trainees, General Practitioners and Practice Nurses in Scotland working with musculoskeletal patients, who would like to improve their assessment, diagnosis and management of musculoskeletal conditions, including practical use of corticosteroid joint and tissue injections. This is a highly practical course and consists of a series of short and punchy lectures in the morning, followed by hands-on demonstrations and supervised practice for the rest of the day.
15 May 2024
Time Management
We would like to invite you to join our FREE Northern region zoom for all GPs. Ran with the BMA this is a course not to be missed, in todays fast paced society how can we cope.
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