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30 October 2024

Government must prioritise general practice and put a down payment on its commitments, says College in response to Budget

The RCGP has reacted to the Chancellor's 2024 Budget.

25 October 2024

'The Long Term Workforce plan is not fit for purpose’, says College Chair

The RCGP and other health bodies urge the Public Accounts Committee to re-open the NHS England Long Term Workforce Plan inquiry over ‘significant concerns’.

25 October 2024

College welcomes 'long overdue' recognition of workforce pressures by CQC

Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, responds to the CQC State of Care report.

25 October 2024

GPs warn patients not to ignore scabies symptoms

RCGP Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne responds to regional spikes in scabies presentations.

24 October 2024

‘GPs aren’t killjoys, we want to protect patients’ – RCGP responds to Government’s ban on disposable vapes

College Chair Kamila Hawthorne responds to the Government’s proposed legislation to ban the sale and supply of disposable vapes.

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Outdated, rundown and simply not fit for purpose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GPs sound the alarm over ‘outdated’ infrastructure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 their work digital infrastructure is not fit for purpose, and their practice building is inadequate for providing patient care.

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.