Latest news
21 October 2024
‘We’ve heard encouraging words, now we need action’ - RCGP responds to Government consultation on 10-year plan
College Chair Kamila Hawthorne responds to the Government’s launch of the engagement process for its 10-year health plan.
14 October 2024
Outdated, rundown and simply not fit for purpose
College Honorary Treasurer Dr Steve Mowle has written an op-ed in the Daily Express this morning, detailing the inadequate state of GP premises and digital infrastructure.
14 October 2024
GPs sound the alarm over ‘outdated’ infrastructure
A third of GPs report that their work PC or laptop software is not fit for purpose, while more than a third say their practice building is inadequate for providing care for patients.
04 October 2024
GPs want to care for their patients, not fill in forms, says College Chair
RCGP Chair welcomes Health Secretary Wes Streeting's announcement to cut GP bureaucracy in his keynote address to RCGP annual conference this morning.
Upcoming events
22 October 2024
RCGPNI CPR Class - 22 October 2024
This evening class is one in a series of CPR classes run by RCGP in Northern Ireland. This is a basic life support class open to RCGP members and non-members. GPs in Northern Ireland are required to update their CPR training every 15 months. The CPR class will be conducted in person at our office in Belfast.
23 October 2024
Apple pressing & nature connection with the National Trust
GP’s are invited to join the National Trust rangers at Killerton for a morning picking and pressing apples from one of the estate's historic orchards to produce their very own cider or juice. This will be followed by lunch and an informal discussion about ways in which local GPs can work with the Trust to improve the wellbeing of themselves and their patients.
23 October 2024
Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) - Bristol
This two day beginners course is a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions and is intended for all GPs who wish to carry out Minor Surgery in their practices. It also includes the Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment.
23 October 2024
Severn Faculty AGM 2024
Severn Faculty RCGP are hosting their Annual AGM on 23 October 2024 at Mercure Bristol North The Grange Hotel. The evening will begin a hot buffet dinner from 6.30pm. This is a great opportunity to network, meet the board and many other Severn Faculty colleagues, and have an enjoyable evening! It will include interesting short talks from recipients of Severn Faculty bursaries awarded through the year.
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