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03 June 2026

RCGP responds to PAC report on support for people living with frailty

The Royal College of GPs has responded to concerns raised by the Public Accounts Committee on frailty services.

02 June 2026

RCGP responds to Government decision on prostate cancer screening

Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, President of the Royal College of GPs, said: “Cancer screening programmes can save lives, but they must be evidence-based and reliable, particularly given the risks of overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment.

22 May 2026

RCGP response to Health Committee report on physical activity for healthy ageing

RCGP has responded to the Health and Social Care committee's report on physical activity as an integral tool for health and wellbeing in older patients

21 May 2026

RCGP response to DWP’s fit note reform plan

RCGP have always been clear that any reform of the fit note process must put the health and wellbeing of patients first, rather than being driven primarily by economic considerations or policy targets.

15 May 2026

College letter to new Health Secretary

Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, President of RCGP Council congratulates Rt Hon James Murray MP on his appointment as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

13 May 2026

RCGP responds to the King’s Speech

The College responds to the King’s Speech and the new NHS Modernisation Bill.

06 May 2026

We need more GPs - not targets, says College President

Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, RCGP President, has responded to reports that the Prime Minister is considering a new target for improving patients’ experience of making a GP appointment.

05 May 2026

RCGP response to survey on online access to general practice

The RCGP has responded to coverage of the Re-engage Care on HOLD report on the use of online tools in general practice, highlighting the importance of maintaining accessible care for patients who are digitally excluded or less confident using technology.

30 April 2026

Improving access and consistency at Liscard Group Practice

Liscard Group Practice improved patient access and care consistency through partnering with RCGP’s Practice Level Support (PLS) programme, reducing inappropriate GP appointments and increasing use of alternative care pathways.