North Wales Faculty

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Faculty Board

The North Wales Faculty Board is made up of local GP volunteers, lay representatives, and members from groups including First5 and GP registrars. The Board supports local networking, education, and member engagement, while ensuring local issues and perspectives are represented at RCGP Wales and RCGP Council.

We meet four times a year and welcome local members to attend meetings and contribute to discussions. We're always keen to hear from enthusiastic volunteers who would like to help shape the future of general practice in North Wales.

Upcoming Board Meetings:

• Tuesday 1 September 2026, 19:00 via Zoom. Reserve your slot for the board meeting
• Tuesday 10 November 2026, 19:00 at The Imperial Hotel, Llandudno

If you would like to attend a Board meeting as an observer, please book your place at our next meeting using the registration link above. For more information about attending a meeting or becoming a Board member, please contact the faculty office. We would be delighted to hear from you.

First5 support group

Join the North Wales Faculty and fellow First5 GPs from across the region for a complimentary and exclusive learning experience designed specifically for early-career GPs.

These informal gatherings are all about peer support, career development, and building connections within the local GP community.

Evenings begin with a complimentary meal, followed by an engaging talk from a guest speaker on a relevant topic.

If you’d like to be informed about future events, please contact the faculty office.

LCARM Group

Led by Dr Liz Bowen, North Wales Faculty LCaRM Lead, the Late Career and Retired Members (LCaRM) group brings together GPs who are approaching retirement, semi-retired, or retired.

The group meets quarterly for in-person events that combine education, discussion, and social networking in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Each meeting includes a complimentary meal, providing an opportunity to reconnect with colleagues, share experiences, explore topics of interest, and stay involved with the wider general practice community.

If you would like to be informed about future LCaRM events, please contact the Faculty Office.

Awards and prizes

Fellowship

If you've been a member of the College for five years or more, we encourage you to consider applying for Fellowship – the College's highest membership grade.

Fellowship is a mark of distinction, awarded in recognition of significant contributions to medicine, particularly within general practice. It recognises your commitment to the profession and the impact you have made throughout your career.

There is no fee to apply, and applications are submitted through a straightforward online process. For more information, read details on eligibility and the application process.

As a valued member of the College, this may be an opportunity worth considering. If there is anything about the process that you are unsure about, or if you would like further information, please contact the Faculty Office.

We encourage you to explore this opportunity and celebrate your professional achievements by applying for Fellowship.

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 Glasgow on 29-30 October 2026, along with travel and accommodation expenses up to £350.

Applications are now closed and we are delighted to announce that this year’s winner is Latifah James. Thank you to everyone who applied.

RCGP Annual Conference – North Wales Faculty Prize Draw Competition:

We are pleased to support our members in attending the RCGP Annual Conference in Glasgow on 29-30 October 2026. Applications are now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied.

Congratulations to our 2026 prize draw winners:

• Member – Dr Catrin Williams
• First5 – Dr Corina Anders
• GP Registrar– Dr Sonja Hofmann

Why attend the RCGP Annual Conference?

The RCGP Annual Conference brings together GPs and practice team colleagues from across the UK to explore the latest clinical and policy developments and hear from a range of inspiring speakers.

Whether you're looking to enhance your clinical knowledge, connect with colleagues, or celebrate the vital role of general practice, the Conference offers an excellent opportunity to learn, network, and return to practice feeling informed, energised, and inspired.

Meet your Faculty Board

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.