South West Wales Faculty
Welcome / Croeso. The South West Wales Faculty covers a diverse area stretching Swansea in the south, up to Aberystwyth in the north and Builth Wells in the east, supporting 651 members, Fellows, GP registrars, and students in their careers and continued professional development.
Get involved
Upcoming events
01 July 2025
RCGP Wales - BLS for Healthcare Professionals, July 2025
This 2-hour CPD accredited course covers Basic Life Support and other emergencies for any healthcare professionals working in primary care.
08 July 2025
RCGP South East Wales Faculty GPwER Event
Are you considering a GP portfolio career but unsure how to develop a special interest? Would you like to explore local opportunities to diversify your career as a GP? Join us...
10 July 2025
Introduction to the SCA (free preparation webinar)
Join us for the first of a two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam. This informative webinar introduces the SCA exam and is led by esteemed professionals Dr Roger...
11 July 2025
Active Bystander Training
Witnessing verbal and physical abuse, discrimination, racism and micro-aggression effects everyone! Have you ever been in a situation where you want to challenge someone’s...
Next board meeting and AGM
Board meeting dates for 2025:
- 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
June 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. Contact us if you are unsure about any part of the Fellowship or want to know more about the process. Please note that the application fee has now been removed.
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
June 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
June 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. Applications are now closed, and we are delighted to announce that this year’s winners are:
- GP Registrar – Dr Eleanor Cockerill
- GP Registrar – Dr Emmanuel Ike
- First5 – Dr Damien Wilson
- Member – Dr Tracey Brady
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, LCARM Representative
- 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
The RCGP South West Wales Faculty is looking for enthusiastic members to join our board and help shape the future of general practice in our region. We currently have vacancies for the following roles:
- Established GP Representative
- Board Members
If you are passionate about supporting your colleagues and advancing primary care, we would love to hear from you. Members are also welcome to join attend a board meeting as an observer.
To find out more or to express your interest, please get in touch.
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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