RCGP news
12 August 2022
Urgent support needed for general practice to get through winter, says RCGP
Dr Gary Howsam, Vice Chair of the RCGP, responds to the latest measures set out by NHS England to address forthcoming winter pressures in the health service.
09 August 2022
RCGP response to BJGP study on cancer referrals during pandemic
Dr Gary Howsam, Vice Chair of the RCGP, responds to a BJGP study on cancer diagnosis and referrals during the pandemic.
08 August 2022
Action to tackle backlogs ‘vital’ to alleviate GP pressures
Dr Gary Howsam, Vice Chair of the RCGP, responds to figures in the Telegraph on patient delays following GP referral to specialist care.
05 August 2022
College statement following the death of GP Gail Milligan
We are shocked and saddened by the tragic death of our colleague Dr Gail Milligan.
31 July 2022
Charging for missed appointments won’t address intense GP pressures
Responding to pledges to introduce charges for missed NHS appointments, Dr Gary Howsam, Vice Chair of the Royal College of GPs said the following.
28 July 2022
Latest GP statistics show intensity of working in general practice ‘unsustainable and unsafe’ for patients and staff
Responding to the latest general practice workforce and workload data.
22 July 2022
Patient access to their records
NHS England confirms that English patients using TPP and EMIS systems will automatically access to their records via patient facing apps from November 2022.
15 July 2022
Professor Kamila Hawthorne elected as next Chair of RCGP
RCGP elects Professor Kamila Hawthorne as its next Chair. She will serve a three-year term from November 2022, succeeding Professor Martin Marshall.
05 July 2022
Over 4,600 GPs demand action to pressures impacting patients
4,600 GPs and GP trainees demand Health Secretary take urgent action to support GPs and their teams to deliver the care patients need.
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