North Wales Faculty

Croeso / Welcome from the North Wales Faculty. We aim to provide the benefits of RCGP membership to colleagues closer to home. You are probably reading this because you already work in North Wales in where you are also most likely to be enjoying the beautiful beaches and fantastic countryside it offers. The North Wales Faculty covers an area stretching from Barmouth to Flint and is one of the smallest Faculties with 360 members, Fellows, and GP registrars.

Get involved

Board meetings

Board meeting dates for 2025:

• Tuesday 3 June 2025, 19:00 via Zoom
• Tuesday 2 September 2025, 19:00 via Zoom
• Tuesday 11 November 2025, 19:00 in person (venue TBC)

The Faculty Board is made up of local GP volunteers who provide local networking, education, and support for members in the area. We meet four times per year to progress local engagement activities and discuss issues pertinent to members, which are then fed back to Welsh Council and College Council. Local members are welcome to attend Board meetings and participate in these discussions – we are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us develop our local engagement programme and to raise awareness of the demographic issues and needs of GPs and patients alike. 

First5 Group

Having completed your training, the next step awaits! Join Dr Hayley Jones, the North Wales Faculty First5 Lead, for a complimentary exclusive learning experience designed specifically for First5s. These informal gatherings are about peer support, engaging evening sessions for career advancement, learning sessions, and networking opportunities. The evening begins with a meal, followed by an insightful talk from a guest speaker on a relevant topic. If you would like to be informed about future events please contact the Faculty office.

Local training and development

Fellowship

April 2025

Celebrate your outstanding career achievements and receive the recognition of your peers by applying for RCGP Fellowship - our highest grade of membership, and mark of excellence and recognition of your distinguished contribution to general practice. We have a Faculty Fellowship Committee to consider and support the nomination process, and you can find full details of applying for the Fellowship on our webpage RCGP Fellowship. Contact us if you are unsure about any part of Fellowship or want to know more about the process.

The Faculty actively encourages its members of five years' plus standing to consider putting themselves forward for Fellowship. We have a Faculty Fellowship Committee (FFC) within the Faculty who can offer advice and support through the Faculty office. 

Mentoring

April 2025

Connect, support, grow: RCGP Mentoring offers an array of complimentary resources to help you navigate the mentoring process, supporting you in your role as a mentee or mentor and ensuring that your mentoring relationships are enjoyable and productive.

Awards and prizes

April 2025

Annual Dr David Wood Memorial Student Bursary

The RCGP North Wales Faculty is pleased to offer the Dr David Wood Annual Memorial Student Bursary to a Bangor, Liverpool, or Manchester medical student who has undertaken a placement in North Wales. This bursary provides a free ticket to attend the RCGP Annual Conference in Newport on 9-10 October 2025, along with travel and accommodation expenses up to £350.

Complete the online form to enter.

RCGP Annual Conference - North Wales Faculty prize draw competition

The RCGP North Wales Faculty is pleased to support its members in attending the RCGP Annual Conference in Newport on 9-10 October 2025. To enter the prize draw for a free conference ticket, complete the form below by Friday, 16 May 2025.

To enter, please complete the online form.

Why attend the RCGP Annual Conference?

The RCGP Annual Conference is a premier event for GPs and practice team colleagues, offering insights into the latest clinical and policy developments across the UK and featuring a range of inspirational speakers.

Whether you’re looking to expand your clinical knowledge, connect with peers in our diverse community, or celebrate general practice and your essential role within it, the Annual Conference provides the perfect opportunity to re-energize and find inspiration for our remarkable profession. 

Meet your Faculty

Contact us

RCGP North Wales Faculty
4th Floor
Cambrian Buildings
Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF10 5FL

Telephone: 020 3188 7697
Email: nwales@rcgp.org.uk

Office opening hours:

Monday: 08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00

Your Faculty Support Officer is Angela Hodgetts.

Useful links

• Faculty byelaws (PDF file, 71 KB)