RCGP blog
02 February 2022
Exploring the benefits of exercise and physical activity for recovery
Dr Yasmin Zaidy discusses her experiences of physical activity for recovery.
31 January 2022
Active Advent on Instagram: Movement at work
One of the network of Active Practices, Chorley Surgery, near Preston, got the jump on the usual New Year’s resolution with a brilliant idea – Active Advent. When the PAL team heard about it, we had to share it with you all - a fun way to keep moving and smiling through the winter.
19 January 2022
Active commuting: promoting physical activity beyond the consulting room
My bicycle juddered beneath me on the bumpy, potholed tarmac of a narrow country road in rural County Down, Northern Ireland. Despite the unpredictable road surfaces, my active commute to and from work by bike is one of the highlights of my day.
05 January 2022
Standing up desks for clinics – an upstanding idea?
Standing desks seem to be an ever-growing trend. Until recent years these were something either unheard of, because ‘Don’t all desks stand up?’, or perhaps synonymous with a quirky Silicon Valley start up. Now, though, they’re seemingly popping up (excuse the pun) like wildfires.
22 December 2021
Run Talk Run: alternative therapy
Have you ever got your heart rate up when not feeling your best? Perhaps you went for a walk or jog. No doubt you felt better for it after. That’s because exercising releases those ‘’happy hormones’’- endorphins.
16 December 2021
A lifeline for practices in need in Primary Care Development
The RCGP provide a range of services to primary care through the Primary Care Development team, supporting practices with preparation for CQC inspections, coaching, mentoring, and team building or helping Commissioners, CCGs and UHBs wishing to run a program of support regionally.
25 October 2021
"Are you sure you want to be a GP?"
Amidst the media storm surrounding the NHS and general practice, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve been asked ‘are you sure you want to be a GP?’
21 September 2021
Active Practice in action
Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi discusses how Clarendon Lodge Medical Practice's Active Practice journey took them from a simple idea to starting a physical activity community and lifestyle commitment.
10 September 2021
From 'Hermit' to being elected for RCGP National Council
After a stark reminder of ongoing Racial Inequalities, I heard about the RCGP COVID-19 members forum.
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