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21 June 2021

Unless we look after ourselves, how can we look after our patients?

General practice is the jewel in the crown of the NHS. The system had been underfunded for at least a decade before the start of the pandemic and the cogs only keep turning due to the good will of our GPs and staff going the extra mile for our patients.

14 June 2021

Dr Gareth Patterson talks about his experience with conversion therapy

I attended conversion therapy, or reparative therapy as we called it then, from the ages of 21 to 23, attempting to change my sexuality.

14 April 2021

Mental wellbeing and resilience in a time of change

COVID-19 has forced us into a situation of undeniable uncertainty. Many courses of action which would normally have brought peace of mind do not seem to fit current circumstances. They feel inadequate and so we face the discomfort of uncertainty.

01 April 2021

AKT and RCA dates confirmed

The exams team recognises the challenges for trainees and the uncertainty that the pandemic is having on the profession. We will be writing to you regularly over the coming months to update you on everything happening within the MRCGP examinations, and our progress as we begin to look at what might eventually replace the CSA/RCA.

23 March 2021

Reflection for a Day of Reflection

‘If only…’ must be a collective sigh as we reflect on a year of distress and separation, sorrow and loss.

10 March 2021

Top tips to make the most of your GP appraisal

An appraisal should be a fulfilling professional event to review achievements and challenges. Follow these tips to take control of your appraisal and wellbeing.

08 February 2021

New Appraisal Portfolio offer for members

The RCGP is pleased to announce changes to our appraisal and revalidation support for members. In particular these changes will benefit and strengthen our offer for First5s at this difficult time.

08 January 2021

Exams update following UK lockdowns

The New Year is already bringing new challenges and the latest national lockdowns across the UK have meant that the College has spent the last few days considering the feasibility of our MRCGP examinations and the implications for GP training.

04 December 2020

Urgent update on Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine and the involvement of GPs

The College has received information from NHS England this evening that general practice will have a much earlier role in delivery of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine than originally anticipated – and potentially as early as next week.