RCGP news
07 February 2021
GPs call for high-profile campaign backed by faith leaders and prominent figures from BAME communities to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake
The Royal College of GPs is calling for a high-profile national campaign, supported by faith leaders and popular public figures from black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to support the effort to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake amongst groups who have been disproportionately impacted by the virus.
28 January 2021
GPs highlight issues over vaccine supply
Responding to the decision to open Trust-based vaccine clinics to those aged 65-69, RCGPNI Chair Dr Laurence Dorman said the following.
28 January 2021
Lancet study shows health inequalities goes beyond healthcare
Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, said the following.
27 January 2021
RCGP and Marie Curie launch new 'Daffodil Standards' for care homes
The Royal College of GPs, in partnership with the end of life charity Marie Curie, has enhanced the 'Daffodil Standards’ to support GPs and their teams in providing consistently high-quality palliative and end of life care specifically focusing on older patients living in care homes.
26 January 2021
Message for general practitioners on clinical eligibility
A message from the RCGP and RCPCH on clinical eligibility of children and young people for COVID-19 vaccines in phase 1 of the vaccination programme.
19 January 2021
Public health messages on safety
Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, said the following.
19 January 2021
Good progress being made by GPs and teams delivering Covid vaccination programme, says College
Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the RCGP, comments on the status of the roll-out of the Covid vaccination programme at a community level.
17 January 2021
RCGP strongly urges NHS and care staff to get vaccinated
Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the RCGP, responds to a survey showing a fifth of care home staff do not plan to have the Covid-19 vaccine.
16 January 2021
Any suggestion ‘precious’ vaccines should be thrown away should be dismissed, says RCGP
Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, responds to reports that some vaccine sites have been told to throw away leftover vaccines.
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