RCGP news
19 January 2026
RCGP backs Jess' Rule to support best practice in general practice
As Jess’s Rule posters are rolled out to GP practices, Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown reiterates the RCGP’s support for the campaign and its role in strengthening diagnostic review, reflection, and patient safety in general practice.
19 January 2026
RCGP response to research on safety of Paracetamol use in pregnancy
Professor Victoria Tzortziou-Brown, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, responds to research published in the Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women’s Health, reaffirming that paracetamol is safe to use during pregnancy when taken as recommended and stresses the importance of evidence-based medical advice.
19 January 2026
Digital harms are a modern determinant of health - and a population health issue
The RCGP has published a position statement on digital harms and children, recognising the growing impact of digital environments on the health, wellbeing and development of children and young people.
16 January 2026
RCGP Scotland response to announcement of GP walk-in centre
The Vice Chair of RCGP Scotland has commented on the Scottish Government's announcement of the first GP-walk in centre,
13 January 2026
RCGP Scotland statement on draft Scottish Budget 2026-27
The Chair of RCGP Scotland has commented on the publication of the draft Scottish Budget 2026-27.
13 January 2026
RCGP statement on new legislation on UK medical graduate prioritisation
The College has responded to new legislation on UK medical graduate prioritisation, being introduced as part of the UK Government’s Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill.
02 January 2026
RCGP response to chickenpox vaccine rollout
Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, responds to the inclusion of chickenpox vaccine in the NHS childhood vaccination programme.
01 January 2026
RCGP responds to the DHSC’s plan to have Health visiting teams offer vaccinations to children
RCGP responds to the DHSC’s plan to have Health visiting teams offer vaccinations, ensure families to have better access to childhood vaccination and target health inequalities.
31 December 2025
Better resourced general practice can alleviate pressure across health service
The RCGP responds to reports that millions of patients are attending A&E for minor conditions such as headaches, coughs, and colds.
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