South East Wales Faculty

Welcome from South East Wales Faculty, we are a group of volunteers RCGP members who provide local networking, education, and support for members in the area. We support over 1095 members, Fellows, Associates, and GP registrars. The Faculty has a particular interest in supporting our members' CPD and professional development and provides a range of education courses tailored to local needs.

Get involved

Board meetings

Board meeting dates for 2025:

• Tuesday 4 March 2025, 19:00 via Zoom
• Tuesday 10 June 2025, 19:00 via Zoom 
• Tuesday 9 September 2025, 19:00 via Zoom
• Tuesday 18 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 Ping Ng, the South East  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

RCGP Fellowship

November 2024

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 Fellowship on our webpage RCGP Fellowship. Contact us if you are unsure about any part of the Fellowship or want to know more about the process.

The faculty actively encourages its members of 5 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

November 2024

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

November 2024

South East Wales Faculty Excellence in Primary Care Awards 2025

We are delighted to announce our series of awards to recognise excellence in primary care in South East Wales. Awards are in the following categories:

• GP Registrars Award
• GP Award
• GP Trainer Award
• Practice Team Award

For further information and how to nominate, please check our awards page.

Prize draw: RCGP Annual Conference 2024 tickets 

The Faculty recently awarded four Annual Conference Bursary tickets through a prize draw, each valid for two days. The recipients of tickets included a GP registrar, First5, Member and a Fellow.

Why attend the RCGP Annual Conference?

The RCGP Annual Conference 2025 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. 

This year’s conference will be held on 9-10 October 2025 at the ICC in Newport.

Meet your Faculty

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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Useful links

• Faculty bye-laws (PDF file, 591 KB)