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20 March 2021

RCGP hails work of general practice

Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of RCGP, responds to news that 50% of the UK adult population have received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

18 March 2021

Response to MHRA and EMA vaccine announcement

Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, said the following.

18 March 2021

Disruption to vaccine supply is disappointing and frustrating – but GPs will continue their ‘incredible work’ to protect as many people as possible, says College

The College has responded to a temporary disruption to the COVID vaccine programme for those under 50 and without pre-existing health conditions.

18 March 2021

Conversations about end of life wishes 'crucial' part of general practice, says RCGP

Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the RCGP, responds to a report by the Care Quality Commission on DNACPR decisions during the pandemic.

15 March 2021

RCGP reassures patients about safety of AZ vaccine

Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the Royal College of GP, said the following.

11 March 2021

RCGP Scotland calls on political parties to revolutionise mental health support for patients and frontline healthcare workers

Dr Chris Williams and Dr David Shackles, Joint Chairs of the Royal College of General Practitioners (Scotland) [RCGP Scotland], have today launched the College's 2021 Scottish Parliamentary Election manifesto, which sets out the priorities for general practice in Scotland over the next 5 years.

11 March 2021

College urges cancer patients to ‘remain calm’ until GPs are given new guidance on Pfizer vaccine schedule

The College has responded to a new research study recommending a review of the Pfizer vaccine schedule for cancer patients – and urges patients not to immediately contact their surgery or vaccination centre direct to try and book appointments for their second doses.

08 March 2021

College announces new route to 'membership for all GPs'

The RCGP is launching a new scheme to widen access to College membership for established GPs.

05 March 2021

GP teams working ‘incredibly hard’ to vaccinate Group 6 patients, says RCGP

Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the RCGP responds to claims that some patients in Group 6 of the JCVI’s priority list are being ‘denied’ vaccines.