RCGP news
22 October 2025
College congratulates new Baroness Gerada!
The College is delighted that Professor Dame Clare Gerada has been made a Baroness in the House of Lords.
22 October 2025
RCGP responds to Lancet Study on antidepressant side effects
College Chair Kamila Hawthorne responds to a study published in The Lancet finding that antidepressants vary widely in their physical side effects, highlighting the need for personalised prescribing.
21 October 2025
In the health news
The College regularly features in the news to be the voice for general practice on issues that matter to members.
16 October 2025
Deep End Cymru launches inaugural manifesto
The Deep End Cymru network of GPs has launched its manifesto ahead of the 2026 Senedd election, calling on all parties to commit to urgent action to tackle health inequalities in Wales.
13 October 2025
Promises to improve access must be practically meaningful and not fragment services, says RCGP Scotland Chair
Chair of RCGP Scotland responds to the SNP announcement of a new network of walk in GP services
09 October 2025
Nearly three quarters of GPs say patient safety is being compromised by their workload, as concerns are raised over new reforms
RCGP publishes new polling ahead of College Chair Kamila Hawthorne’s speech at its Annual Primary Care Conference.
09 October 2025
College responds to Government pledge to review the Carr-Hill funding formula
College Chair Kamila Hawthorne responds to the Government’s announcement, made at the RCGP Annual Conference, of a six-month review of the Carr-Hill funding formula.
09 October 2025
Professor Kamila Hawthorne speaks at College 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 2025 in Newport, Wales.
02 October 2025
RCGP statement on Heaton Park synagogue attack
RCGP Chair Kamila Hawthorne expresses condolences for victims of the Heaton Park synagogue attack.
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