Your professional home
At the RCGP we support each other so we can all achieve and maintain the highest standards in patient care, sharing knowledge and experience every step of the way, throughout your clinical career and beyond.
We ensure you're fully supported and protected, providing a safe space to practice.
We come together as a professional family, listening to each other, sharing a diverse wealth of knowledge, and speaking as one powerful voice for general practice.
As you move through your working life, we’re here to help build on your achievements, grow your career and develop your leadership skills. Our free clinical courses, learning hubs, and Essential Knowledge Updates keep you updated with the latest clinical developments.
Joining the RCGP gives you the opportunity to connect with 54,000 members who have similar needs and interests. This network can provide support and advice wherever you are in your career and wherever you're located.
Be part of our strong collective voice of over 54,000 GPs to help us lobby governments, influence change and find solutions to challenges and opportunities you face in general practice. We ask our members for input to direct and drive our conversation.
GP registrars
We’re always here to support you as you progress through your GP training journey.
Early career GPs
We’ll help build your confidence as you transition into your first five years of independent practice.
Established GPs
We’ll support your ongoing professional development, opening up new opportunities and experiences beyond your first five years of independent practice.
Life after practice
We’ll provide ways to share your knowledge and experience to support the next generation.
International membership
We’ll provide ways to demonstrate your commitment to achieving the highest standards in primary care.
Already a member?
Manage your membership online by logging into your MyRCGP account. From here, you can also manage your payment plan to spread the cost of your membership fee.
Returning to general practice in the UK
If you’ve had a break from working as a general practitioner in the NHS, you will need to discuss the tailored support you may need to return to practice safely with your local Returner team before applying for jobs in general practice.
You may be returning after a career break, raising a family, or a period of working overseas.
The returner process varies a little across the four nations of the UK. Wherever you plan to return to work, we can direct you to the information you need. All applicants to returner programmes must be on the GMC’s GP Register.
These 3 steps below stipulates your starting point.
1. Restore your GMC registration
When you restore your registration, you can only restore to the type of registration you last held.
You can apply to restore your registration with or without a licence. If you want to join the specialist or GP register, you'll need to apply to do this separately.
2. Return to RCGP members' forum
RCGP members' forum hosts various sub-communities and networks within the college; such as regional groups, special interest groups and forums tailored for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) or rural healthcare teams to find support and share resources.
3. Join RCGP free Associate membership
Returners are eligible for one year’s free Associate membership of the College, including free access to learning events, the online learning platform and discounts on books and courses.
Upcoming events
21 October 2026
Severn Westonbirt Wellbeing Walk
Severn Westonbirt Wellbeing Walk We are organising a walk at Westonbirt Artboretum, Tetbury, Gloucestershire. This will take place on Wednesday morning 21 October 2026 from 10am. There are trails through the arboretum. We aim to be walking for an hour or so. There are a few benches around the park for anyone who may need a break on the way. This walk is a social and wellbeing event to give members the opportunity to meet in person. We hope you will join us!
21 October 2026
Perth | East Scotland LCARM Lunch and Talk with Donald Lamont
RCGP Scotland invites all retired and longstanding members and colleagues from our East Scotland Faculty area to enjoy a delicious two-course lunch and talk from Donald Lamont, former British diplomat, Governor of the Falkland Islands, and Chair of the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust.
21 October 2026
Online | Change Management for Practice Managers
This workshop is designed for Practice Managers to help you learn the tools required for good change management in your Practice. Hosted by Val McGarrell from Prima Linea and RCGP Scotland, delivered online via Microsoft Teams.
21 October 2026
10 Ways to Boost your Mental Health
Join the Resilient Practice team to learn about 10 evidence-based ways to boost and maintain your mental wellbeing.
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