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20 January 2026

RCGP responds to UK consultation on under-16 social media ban

Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown responds to the UK consultation on restricting social media use for under-16s, highlighting the growing health harms of the digital environment and the need for evidence-based, child-centred action at a population level.

19 January 2026

RCGP backs Jess' Rule to support best practice in general practice

As Jess’s Rule posters are rolled out to GP practices, Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown reiterates the RCGP’s support for the campaign and its role in strengthening diagnostic review, reflection, and patient safety in general practice.

19 January 2026

RCGP response to research on safety of Paracetamol use in pregnancy

Professor Victoria Tzortziou-Brown, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, responds to research published in the Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women’s Health, reaffirming that paracetamol is safe to use during pregnancy when taken as recommended and stresses the importance of evidence-based medical advice.

19 January 2026

Digital harms are a modern determinant of health - and a population health issue

The RCGP has published a position statement on digital harms and children, recognising the growing impact of digital environments on the health, wellbeing and development of children and young people.

16 January 2026

RCGP Scotland response to announcement of GP walk-in centre

The Vice Chair of RCGP Scotland has commented on the Scottish Government's announcement of the first GP-walk in centre,

13 January 2026

RCGP Scotland statement on draft Scottish Budget 2026-27

The Chair of RCGP Scotland has commented on the publication of the draft Scottish Budget 2026-27.

13 January 2026

RCGP statement on new legislation on UK medical graduate prioritisation

The College has responded to new legislation on UK medical graduate prioritisation, being introduced as part of the UK Government’s Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill.

06 January 2026

In the health news

The College regularly features in the news to be the voice for general practice on issues that matter to members.

02 January 2026

RCGP response to chickenpox vaccine rollout

Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, responds to the inclusion of chickenpox vaccine in the NHS childhood vaccination programme.