North East England Faculty

Welcome to the North East England Faculty of the RCGP. We are a dedicated group of volunteer GPs and allied health professionals working in primary care, committed to providing education, support, and professional development to our members across the region. Covering the area from the Scottish border down to Teesside, and extending west to the Cumbrian border, we serve approximately 2000 RCGP members. Our faculty offers a wide variety of learning opportunities and wellbeing-focused sessions, including collaborative Connect events, all designed to enhance professional growth and personal resilience within the healthcare community.

Get involved

Board meetings

These are the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Faculty Board meetings:

• Purpose: The RCGP Faculty Board meets four times a year to discuss local issues and activities that are important to members. The Council representative then shares information with the College Council on general practice policy and RCGP membership.
• Who attends: All local members are welcome to attend and participate in the discussions. The board is made up of GP volunteers, lay representatives, and members from local groups like GP registrars and First5. Observers are also welcome, especially medical students, Foundation Doctors, and GP registrars.
• How to attend: The meetings are held online via Zoom.

GP registrar and First5 meeting dates

Events are currently being organised for 2026-2027 and we are always looking for new exciting speakers and topics. If you have a specific interest educational topics please let us know. We also have a new group forming and creating some exciting social events, if you wish to be involved or you would like further information please contact the Faculty office. Next year we have walks and social events being planned and a painting session! If you would like to suggest other ideas, please do let us know!

Please see the events' page for upcoming lectures which are free to members.

Local training and development

RCGP Fellowship

We have an active Fellowship committee who regularly review applications and encourage members to apply for Fellowship. If you wish to self-nominate or nominate someone else please contact the Faculty for further advice. We can provide guidance and support you through the process. The Faculty currently have three nominations which are under discussion. For more information view the Fellowship page.

We also have a celebration dinner taking place in September 2026, this will also be an opportunity for those who wish to apply for Fellowship to ask those important questions.

Meet your faculty

Contact us

RCGP North East England Faculty

Telephone: 0203 188 7698
Email: nengland@rcgp.org.uk

Your local Faculty Administrator is Clare Bartram.

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