RCGP news
25 September 2023
Seven in ten GPs seeing ‘worrying’ rise in patients with cost of living-related problems, says College survey
The College’s annual tracking survey uncovers the rising rates of patients presenting to GPs with conditions linked to the cost-of-living crisis
23 September 2023
GP access targets might make ‘good soundbites’ but we need solutions, says College Chair
College Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne has spoken out at the start of the political party conference season, urging all parties to come up with practical solutions for general practice rather than focusing on ‘arbitrary access targets’.
20 September 2023
‘Advice and guidance’ should not act as a barrier to timely referrals, says College Chair
College Chair, Professor Kamila Hawthorne, issued a reactive response on proposals to expand the use of ‘advice and guidance’ referrals.
20 September 2023
An open letter to the medical profession in Wales
Several medical institutions, including RCGP Wales, have written an open letter regarding the Working Party on Sexual Misconduct in Surgery Report.
19 September 2023
Pharmacists do an excellent job – but they must not be seen as ‘substitute’ GPs, says College
Professor Kamila Hawthorne responds to a Kings Fund/Nuffield Trust study on the potential for pharmacists to directly support asthma and hypertension patients.
18 September 2023
Ballymoney doctor awarded NI GP of the Year 2023
Dr Sarah Fleming of Ballymoney Family Practice has been named RCGP Northern Ireland GP of the Year as part of its annual GP and Practice of the Year Awards 2023.
13 September 2023
College announces new President
Dr Richard Vautrey has been elected as the next President of the Royal College of General Practitioners. He will take over the post from Dame Clare Gerada, whose two-year term will come to an end in November.
13 September 2023
To prevent a health crisis this winter we must ensure primary care is not overlooked, says College Chair
The RCGP's Chair calls for greater support for general practice from the government’s winter relief plan.
12 September 2023
Issues that have been decades in the making cannot be resolved overnight, says College Chair
College Chair responds to BMJ research on the primary factors driving health professionals out of the NHS.
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