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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Outdated, rundown and simply not fit for purpose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GPs sound the alarm over ‘outdated’ infrastructure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 that their work PC or laptop software is not fit for purpose, while more than a third say their practice building is inadequate for providing care for patients.

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.

03 October 2024

'There is no NHS without GPs - you deserve better', RCGP Chair tells annual 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 2024 in Liverpool.

03 October 2024

GPs in deprived areas responsible for almost 2,500 patients per head

New research finds GPs in deprived areas are responsible for caring for 2,450 patients per head – considerably more than in affluent areas of the country.

02 October 2024

College writes to NHS Director on GP jobs shortage funding

RCGP Chair has written to NHS England Director for Primary and Community Services asking for reassurance on the future of ‘lifeline’ funding for GPs.

22 September 2024

RCGP warns of 'mass exodus' if retention of GPs isn't prioritised

Over 40% of GPs are unlikely to be working in general practice in five years' time, according to shock polling from the Royal College of GPs.

20 September 2024

RCGP changes position on Physician Associates working in general practice

The RCGP's governing UK Council has today voted to oppose a role for Physician Associates working in general practice.