Latest news
04 October 2024
GPs want to care for their patients, not fill in forms, says College Chair
RCGP Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne has welcomed Health Secretary Wes Streeting's announcement to cut GP bureaucracy in his keynote address to RCGP annual conference this morning.
03 October 2024
'There is no NHS without GPs - you deserve better', RCGP Chair tells annual conference
Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, has today given her plenary address to over 2,000 GPs and healthcare professionals at the start of the RCGP annual conference 2024 in Liverpool.
03 October 2024
GPs in deprived areas responsible for almost 2,500 patients per head
New research finds GPs in deprived areas are responsible for caring for 2,450 patients per head – considerably more than in affluent areas of the country.
02 October 2024
College writes to NHS Director on GP jobs shortage funding
RCGP Chair has written to NHS England Director for Primary and Community Services asking for reassurance on the future of ‘lifeline’ funding for GPs.
Upcoming events
07 October 2024
Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) - London
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.
08 October 2024
The RCGP 1-day SCA preparation course
This open to all one-day training course aims to improve your consultation skills and as a result pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and examiners.
08 October 2024
Effective out of hours training | part 4 sepsis, mental health and challenging situations
This is a virtual course comprising 4, two-hour webinars providing an overview of some of the key knowledge and skills required to undertake out of hours work effectively.
08 October 2024
RCGP Wales - Death Certification and what the changes mean in Wales
Death Certification Reforms. A closer look and a practical discussion around what the changes mean for clinicians, working alongside the Medical Examiner Service, Coroner and Bereavement Officers.
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