RCGP news
01 April 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.
01 April 2026
RCGP Inspire Awards 2026 receive record number of nominations
The Royal College of General Practitioners has today announced the finalists for our Inspire Awards 2026, after receiving a record 311 nominations, more than double the number submitted for the last awards in 2024.
31 March 2026
General Practice is the essential foundation on which a neighbourhood model must be built
The Royal College of General Practitioners Northern Ireland (RCGP NI) has highlighted that building any successful new model of care is dependent on having a stable, well- funded and well-supported General Practice service.
27 March 2026
New chair of RCGP Cymru Wales
Dr Will Mackintosh has been elected as the next Chair of RCGP Cymru Wales. He will take up the post on 18 May 2026.
27 March 2026
Meningitis vaccination uptake welcomed by College
RCGP responds to Kent meningitis outbreak prompting increased uptake in routine vaccinations in England
26 March 2026
RCGP appears in BBC exclusive on antidepressants for children
“Antidepressants for children and young people are usually initiated in specialist care and in line with NICE guidance. For moderate to severe depression, medication can be an effective part of treatment when used appropriately and alongside psychological support.
26 March 2026
Adam Kay joins RCGP NI to call for life saving mental health services for doctors in Northern Ireland
Adam Kay, author of the multi-million copy bestseller 'This is Going to Hurt' and Patron of the charity Doctors in Distress, joins RCGP NI to call for life saving mental health services for doctors in Northern Ireland
25 March 2026
RCGP on British Social Attitudes survey
Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, said: “GP teams are working incredibly hard to deliver care for patients under intense and sustained pressure.
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