Policy and Parliamentary Work
As part of the College’s
commitment to improving patient care, clinical standards and GP
training, we work to shape the health care agenda in the UK and
internationally.
We do this by:
- ensuring we are informed about the latest
developments in the rapidly changing political and health care
environments
- identifying emerging issues for the profession and where the
College must take a stand
- seeking to inform and influence decision makers about the
College’s stance on specific issues
Read about the College's ongoing
work in response to the Government's proposed reforms to the health
service in England. This section includes our representations on
the changes being brought in by the Health and Social Care Bill;
responses to the Government's consultations on its reforms, and
details of our campaigns to prevent the removal of practice
boundaries and ensure health inequalities are not exacerbated by
the reforms.
View the RCGP Chair's priorities for
patient care for 2010-2013; the College's policy position
statements on key issues affecting primary
care; and details of the RCGP Commission on
Generalism.
The College responds to over a
100 consultations each year and welcomes input from
members. Current consultations (that we are still responding
to) are listed in this section along with an archive of past
responses.
Our stakeholder engagement work
involves developing links with politicians, civil servants and
opinion formers in the UK and internationally. This section
provides details of our work at the three main party conferences,
evidence submissions to Parliamentary Select Committees and
links to election manifestos for the UK and devolved nations.
Contact us:
Email: policy@rcgp.org.uk
Phone: 020 3188 7400