What is an RCGP Advocate?
RCGP Advocates are members who generously volunteer their time and energy to help shape and promote what we do.
By sharing their ideas, skills, and experiences, Advocates strengthen the College and play a valuable role in delivering our Charitable object.
Ways to get involved
To join one of our diverse communities to contribute, grow, and connect, please fill the RCGP SIG Joining form.
Celebrate our Advocates
We are proud of the amazing work our Advocates do.
There are currently 1,200 Advocates who get involved in many ways, from supporting Faculty boards, or being involved in Special Interest Groups or Clinical Policy.
We celebrate them by:
- Sharing their stories and testimonials:
- Dr Simon Tobin shares a personal reflection on why volunteering with your local faculty matters, and how giving your time can boost your confidence and build a sense of belonging.
- Dr Damilola Sogbesan talks about the benefits of volunteering as EDI lead for the South West Thames Faculty.
- Recognising their contributions through:
Thank you message from Professor Kamila Hawthorne
We regularly say thank you to our Advocates and provide spaces to connect and grow:
Our events
- Advocate Summit – We invite our advocates to join us for our annual Advocate summit where they gain insights from college leaders, share your ideas for shaping the College’s future, and connect with like-minded peers. It’s also our opportunity to thank them for their unwavering dedication to the College and the General Practice community.
Our podcast
This special episode was recorded live at the 2025 RCGP Advocate Summit at 30 Euston Square, where we went behind closed doors with a conversation between Dr Sylvia Kama-Kieghe and RCGP President, Dr Richard Vautrey. This conversation explores Dr Vautrey’s career from GP training through to where he is today.
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