RCGP news
17 December 2025
Efforts to tackle violence against women and girls ‘important step forward’
RCGP Chair comments on tackling violence against women and girls, urging funded training, time and local services to help identify abuse and support patients.
17 December 2025
Royal colleges unite in call for ‘better patient care’ and an end to fragmented services that leave people facing delays, confusion and avoidable risk
The Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of General Practitioners have today published a joint briefing setting out practical steps to improve integration between primary and secondary care and deliver better outcomes for patients across Wales.
11 December 2025
RCGP response to NHS England announcement of ‘super flu’ surge
Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, has today responded to NHS England’s warnings of a ‘super flu’ surge, which mirrors what we are seeing on the frontline of general practice.
09 December 2025
In the health news
The College regularly features in the news to be the voice for general practice on issues that matter to members.
06 December 2025
RCGP responds to BBC research on mental health overdiagnosis
The College responds to BBC research with GPs showing concerns over the over diagnosis of mental health issues, as well as worries over the lack of support for patients experiencing mental illness.
05 December 2025
RCGP responds to NAO report on support for people living with frailty
The College Chair responds to the NAO’s new report - Primary and community healthcare support for people living with frailty, looking how the NHS identifies and supports people living with or at risk of frailty.
04 December 2025
Over 1 in 4 GPs use AI at work but national policy failing to keep up with pace of change
Over 1 in 4 GPs use AI tools, but the lack of national guidance creates a "wild west" raising patient safety concerns and risking deeper health inequalities.
04 December 2025
RCGPNI welcomes PAC report but warns access will not improve without funding
RCGPNI welcomes the Publication of the Public Account Committee’s “Report on access to General Practice in Northern Ireland” but warns improved access is impossible without funding.
04 December 2025
RCGP welcomes the Welsh Government’s new women’s health resources for young people
RCGP Cymru Wales is pleased to lend its support as these resources roll out, helping to nurture open and informed dialogue about women’s health across Wales.
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