About us
Welcome from the South East Wales Faculty. We support over 1,098 members, including GPs, Fellows, GP trainees, and students across Cardiff, Newport, the Vale of Glamorgan, Monmouthshire, and the Valleys. One of our priorities is to engage with members at every stage of their career, especially those who are new to the College. Here you can find out more about what we offer and how you can get involved.
Get involved
The South East Wales Faculty Board is made up of local GP volunteers, lay representatives and members from groups including First5 and GP registrars. These members have been elected to represent and support local interests. Find out which Board roles are currently available in your Faculty.
The Board meets four times a year, online or in person, to support local networking, education and member engagement, while representing the views of general practice in South Wales at RCGP Wales and RCGP Council.
Local members are welcome to attend Board meetings as observers, and we're always keen to hear from members interested in joining the Board through our annual elections. To find out more please contact the Faculty Office. If you would like to attend the next meeting as an observer, please use the booking link below.
Upcoming Board Meetings:
- Tuesday 17 November 2026, 19:00 at the Village Hotel, Cardiff. Book your place at the board meeting
- Tuesday 2 March 2027, 19:00 via Zoom
- Tuesday 8 June 2027, 19:00 via Zoom
- Tuesday 7 September 2027, 19:00 via Zoom
- Tuesday 16 November 2027, 19:00 via Zoom
Upcoming events
Our Board helps deliver a programme of events for local members. Follow RCGP Wales on LinkedIn or Facebook to keep up to date with local events, College news, national campaigns and the work RCGP Wales is doing to support GPs and improve patient care. You can also browse our upcoming events below.
South East Wales Faculty events
17 November 2026
AKT Preparation Course
This one-day interactive course has been designed for those planning to take the AKT component of the MRCGP. It will assist with your exam preparation and revision for the MRCGP AKT examination, focusing on high yield and difficult curriculum topics, including the topics trainees often forget to include in their revision and help with your exam technique.
17 November 2026
RCGP Wales - BLS for Healthcare Professionals, November 2026
BLS for Healthcare Professionals This 2-hour CPD accredited course covers Basic Life Support and other emergencies for any healthcare professionals working in primary care.
18 November 2026
Annual General Meeting 2026
Join us to hear an update from our Chair of Trustees, President of Council, and Vice Chair Membership Value. A copy of the agenda and papers for this meeting are on our website: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/about/governance/college-meetings
25 November 2026
Bringing physical activity research into the consulting room: translating the latest research into practical actions
Join us as we summarise some of the latest global research, dig into the outcomes of recent studies into Active Practices and parkrun, providing guidance for you to get involved in research whilst also leaving practical clinical takeaways.
Celebrating and supporting you
Each year, the South East Wales Faculty offers a range of bursaries, to recognise and support members at different stages of their careers. Browse the opportunities and recent winners below, or contact the Faculty Office to find out more.
Bursaries and Awards
- RCGP Annual Conference Bursary Prize Draw – Member/Fellow
This year's prize draw has now closed. Congratulations to Dr Peter Rowlands. - RCGP Annual Conference Bursary Prize Draw – First5
This year's prize draw has now closed. Congratulations to Dr Nandini Tewari. - RCGP Annual Conference Bursary Prize Draw – GP Registrar
This year's prize draw has now closed. Congratulations to Dr Elgan Jones. - RCGP Annual Conference Bursary Prize Draw – Foundation Doctor/Student
This year's prize draw has now closed. Congratulations to Ella Greed.
Fellowship
If you've been a member of the College for five years or more, you may wish to apply 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 completed online. 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.
Meet your Faculty Board
Your Faculty Board is elected by local members to represent and support general practice across South East Wales. We are a friendly group of volunteers from a range of career stages and backgrounds, bringing together diverse experiences and perspectives to ensure members' voices are heard. We'd be delighted to welcome you to our next Board meeting, where you can find out more about what we do and how you can get involved.
Faculty Officers
- Dr Isolde Shore-Nye - Chair
- Dr Andrew Cooper - Provost
Faculty Board Members
- Dr Rowena Christmas
- Dr Claire Campbell
- Dr Anish Kotecha
- Dr Liam Taylor
- Dr Sajad Ahmad
- Dr Jon Campbell
- Dr Khurram Hashmi
- Dr Elgan Jones - GP Registrar Representative
- Dr Amir Ghanghro
- Dr Leshmi Rajan - Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Representative, First5 Representative
- Dr Matthew Angilley
- Elain Edwards - Cardiff GP Society Representative
- Dr Irfan Aziz - International Medical Graduate Representative
Contact us
RCGP South East Wales Faculty
4th Floor
Cambrian Buildings
Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff Bay Cardiff
CF10 5FL
Telephone: 0203 188 7697
Email: sewales@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
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