RCGP news
02 October 2025
RCGP statement on Heaton Park synagogue attack
RCGP Chair Kamila Hawthorne expresses condolences for victims of the Heaton Park synagogue attack.
29 September 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.
23 September 2025
College responds to launch of Jess’s Rule
College Chair Kamila Hawthorne’s supportive comment for NHS England’s launch of Jess’s Rule, a three strikes and rethink protocol for GPs to consider a less likely diagnosis for patients who repeatedly present.
23 September 2025
‘Prevalence of abuse entirely unacceptable’ says College Chair
College Chair Kamila Hawthorne today features in The Guardian responding to a study published in the BJGP on the violence and abuse towards general practice staff by patients and the public.
18 September 2025
College responds to BMJ study showing a third of licensed GPs in England not working in NHS general practice
The RCGP responds to new BMJ study finding that one in three GPs with a licence to practise in England are not working in NHS general practice, and many newly qualified GPs are not entering the NHS workforce or are leaving within the first 10 years.
16 September 2025
RCGP Scotland releases 2026 Scottish Parliament manifesto
The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Scotland has today unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming Scottish Parliament election.
16 September 2025
Academy of Medical Royal Colleges Wales launches manifesto ahead of 2026 Senedd elections
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges Wales (AMRCW) has today launched its manifesto ahead of the 2026 Senedd elections, setting out a collective vision for a healthier Wales.
12 September 2025
College responds to new polling showing that GP access is the public’s top priority for the NHS
The RCGP comments on new polling from the Health Foundation and Ipsos which found that the public’s top priority for the NHS is making it easier to get GP appointments.
09 September 2025
College announces new President and Council members
The College has announced the results for six Nationally Elected Council Member seats on RCGP UK Council and its new President.
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