South West Wales Faculty
A warm welcome from South West Wales Faculty. We are a group of volunteer RCGP members who provide local networking, education, and support for members in the area. We cover Swansea in the south, up to Aberystwyth in the north and Builth Wells in the east, supporting 668 members, Fellows, Associates, and GP registrars.
Get involved
Upcoming events
21 May 2025
Governance Review - developing changes to College Governing Documents
Members are invited to a webinar to hear an update on the work of the Governance Review.
22 May 2025
The RCGP 1-day SCA preparation course | 22 May 2025
This open to all one-day training course aims to improve your consultation skills and as a result pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers...
29 May 2025
Telephone consulting and triage skills
This online course will provide you with a real understanding of how to manage the risks involved in remote telephone consultations and the benefits this work can bring when...
29 May 2025
Emotional Intelligence: Building Stronger Patient Relationships and Reducing Burnout
This webinar aims to help you enhance patient relationships through empathetic communication and managing challenging consultations. It emphasises emotional intelligence for...
Next board meeting and AGM
Board meeting dates for 2025:
- Thursday 5 June 2025, 19:00 via Zoom
- Thursday 4 September 2025, 19:00 via Zoom
- Thursday 13 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 Zara Ansar, the South West 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 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
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
RCGP Annual Conference - South West Wales Faculty prize draw competition
The RCGP South West 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 designed for GPs and practice team colleagues, showcasing the latest clinical and policy developments across the UK and bringing together an impressive range of inspirational speakers.
Whether you're seeking to develop your clinical knowledge, connect with peers within our diverse community, or celebrate general practice and the vital part you play, our Annual Conference provides the ideal platform to re-energise and get inspired to continue working in our amazing profession.
Meet your Faculty
Faculty Officers
- Dr Julie Keely - Chair
- Dr Will Mackintosh - Provost
- Dr Anne Marie Mackintosh - Honorary Secretary
- Dr Shanti Karupiah - Honorary Treasurer
Faculty Board members
- Dr Jenny Hein - Foundation Representative
- Dr Keith Hawkins
- Dr Richard Thomas - Climate and Sustainability Lead
- Dr Suchitra Vijayanarasimhan - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead
- Dr Rheinallt Morgan - GP Registrar Representative
- Dr Louise Treen - GP Registrar Representative
- Dr Zara Ansar - First5 Lead
- Dr Sarah Tamplin
- Dr Elin Griffiths
Faculty Board Vacancies
We currently have vacancies for the following positions:
- Board Members
- Later Career and Retired Members (LCARM) Rep
For more information, please contact us.
Contact us
RCGP South Wales Faculty
4th Floor
Cambrian Buildings
Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF10 5FL
Telephone: 020 3188 7697
Email: swwales@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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