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Latest news
24 April 2024
Health inequalities extend to cancer diagnosis - and this must be addressed, RCGP
The College responds to new research from QualityWatch showing particular groups require more GP appointments to determine cancer diagnosis'.
19 April 2024
Fit note reform must prioritise health of patient
The RCGP has responded to Government plans to consult on reforms to the Fit Note process, announced today.
16 April 2024
RCGP welcomes Bill that could create the first generation of non-smokers
The College supports the Tobacco and Vapes Bill as it passes its second reading in parliament.
16 April 2024
Patients need more GPs, wherever they live, says College
College Chair Kamila Hawthorne responds to a study in today’s BJGP exploring the link between GP shortages and patient health.
Upcoming events
24 April 2024
Severn GP Trainee Careers Fair 2024
Severn GP Trainee Careers Fair 2024 - Wed 24 April, Engineers House, Bristol. With a range of plenary sessions and workshops to inspire and help you prepare for working life after CCT plus GP appropriate trade stands to enable you to gather information. Subsidised ticket price for Severn Deanery trainees.
24 April 2024
National Trust & RCGP half day nature activity and discussion
GP’s are invited to join the National Trust rangers at Killerton for a morning of mulching in the orchards, followed by an informal discussion about ways in which local GPs can work with the Trust to improve the wellbeing of themselves and their patients and discover the benefits of time spent in Nature.
24 April 2024
The RCGP 1-day SCA preparation course
This open to all one-day training course aims to improve your consultation skills and as a result pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and examiners.
24 April 2024
Excellence in Patient Care at Reception
This course will cover a range of topics including; expectations of reception, overcoming barriers to excellence, communicating on the phone and face to face and how to handle aggressive calls. During this training you will receive top tips for delivering excellence. Suitable for all non-clinical GP staff in Practices across Scotland.
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