Cumbria Faculty

Welcome to Cumbria Faculty one of the most geographically unique faculties in the UK. We are one of the largest geographical faculties with the least number of GPs, making it one of the most rural faculties in the UK. It is also home to a large number of international medical graduate GP Registrars in larger towns such as Workington and Whitehaven. The local faculty is here to support all its members, but to do this we need your voice.

We warmly invite you along to an upcoming Board meeting to hear local issues and the work of the College. Board meetings are usually held online and we welcome all members to attend. Find the next Faculty board date. Our board meet four times per year and is made up of local GP volunteers looking to improve local services and support for Cumbria Faculty GPs and their teams.

We have a number of leadership and representative opportunities available on the board.  Contact us at Cumbria@rcgp.org.uk for full information about Faculty board leadership and representative roles or view current vacancies in the Meet Your Faculty section.  

We also run a programme of free learning and networking events across the north west, open to all members. View all upcoming local events

Our board is instrumental in producing a lively programme of events for local members, from localised CPD opportunities, to family fun days and celebration evenings, everything is tailored to our local members. Follow us on our LinkedIn page for up to date events and activities in your region, or search our list of events below. 

1. Veteran friendly GP practices:

We are working with NHS England to accredit GP practices as 'veteran friendly'. This programme supports practice to deliver the best possible care and treatment for patients who have served in the armed forces.

Over 2,000 GP practices in England are already accredited through this programme. We provide accredited practices with access to free online training, support them to identify and code their veteran patients, and offer advice on referrals. While each accredited practice must nominate a clinical lead, training content and activities are suitable for the whole practice to enhance your delivery of veteran healthcare.

To find out more information, please Veterans' healthcare toolkit on our eLearning platform.

2. Fellowship:

Fellowship is an honour and a mark of achievement recognising a significant contribution to health and welfare of the community, science or practice of medicine, and/or aims of RCGP, or any organisation which benefits general practice.

It is an opportunity to take pride in your achievements and to receive recognition from your peers and your professional body.

It is now available by self-nomination and there is no longer a fee to pay. You will need two supporters, one of whom is a current member or fellow and only one can be a current practice colleague.

The Faculty actively encourages its members of 5 years continuous good standing to consider Fellowship of your professional home.

Full details of applying for Fellowship can be found at RCGP Fellowship.

3. RCGP Awards

RCGP recognises members commitment to primary care in a number of ways. Explore academic awards, training prizes, patient care awards, inspire awards and research Award

RCGP Annual Conference 2027

2027 sees the RCGP Annual Conference return to Liverpool ACC arena for 2 days packed full of expertise, learning, clinical excellence and professionalism.  

Early bird booking will be available in the new year, so for now - hold the date: Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 October 2027.