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22 August 2025

Daffodil Standards Awards for End of Life Care – GPs please come forward

The UK is an ageing nation, and it is estimated that 160,000 more people in England and Wales will need palliative care by 2040. GPs are delivering this compassionate and expert care to their patients every day - and your efforts deserve to be recognised.

18 July 2025

Route to roots: Finding heritage in the everyday

Dr Zalan Alam explores how South Asian heritage weaves through daily life, from word origins to family stories.

20 June 2025

From GP to palliative care expert: understanding the GPwER Palliative end of life care framework

Learn how the GPwER Palliative end of life care framework helps GPs develop specialist palliative care skills to better support end-of-life patients in community settings.

20 June 2025

Mutual benefit in general practice – is it really possible?

A practical guide to transforming your GP practice with GPIP support, and how free expert help can improve patient care while reducing staff workload.

18 June 2025

Historic neurodiversity conference unites psychiatrists and GPs in groundbreaking dialogue

On Friday 13 June 2025, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) convened an inaugural joint conference.

16 June 2025

Do you see me? Improving health for people with learning disabilities

Explore how primary care can better support people with learning disabilities: from finding patients to making adjustments, annual checks, and whole-team training.

02 June 2025

Why Fellowship matters: a personal reflection on growth and belonging

A personal reflection on why volunteering with your local faculty matters, and how giving your time can boost your confidence and build a sense of belonging.

09 May 2025

Outstanding Early Career Researchers Awards 2025: Meet the winners - Dr Jienchi Dorward

Winner of the Academic General Practitioner category Dr Jienchi Dorward, discusses his research journeys, interests, and advice for primary care researchers.

09 May 2025

Outstanding Early Career Researchers Awards 2025: Meet the winners - Dr Kelly Birtwell

Winner of the Primary Healthcare Scientist category, Dr Kelly Birtwell, discusses her research journeys, interests, and advice for primary care researchers.