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29 July 2026

RCGP responds to GMC data on fitness-to-practise complaints

The General Medical Council (GMC) has released its yearly report tracking fitness-to-practise concerns. One of the findings is the 25% increase in total complaints against doctors in one year from 2024 to 2025, although 90% of these are closed at triage.

29 July 2026

RCGP Scotland responds to new walk-in centre data

Today’s figures reinforce our long-held view: GP walk-in centres will not meaningfully increase the capacity of general practice to meet the needs of the population.

21 July 2026

RCGP welcomes new Health Secretary

The RCGP has responded to the appointment of the Right Honourable Yvette Cooper MP as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

17 July 2026

In the health news

The College regularly features in the news to be the voice for general practice on issues that matter to members.

10 July 2026

RCGP response to consultation on vaping restrictions

RCGP has responded to the UK Government and devolved governments’ consultation on proposals to reduce the appeal of vapes to children and young people.

09 July 2026

Five-year high for patient satisfaction with general practice

The RCGP welcomes the latest figures, which show that patient satisfaction continues to improve.

07 July 2026

RCGP publishes first Research Roadmap for UK general practice

The roadmap sets out a shared vision for embedding research, scholarship and evidence-informed practice at the heart of the profession.

02 July 2026

RCGP welcomes expanded RSV vaccine offer for vulnerable adults

Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, President of the Royal College of GPs to the expanded RSV vaccine offer for vulnerable adults.

16 June 2026

Successful improvement programme for GP practices to continue across England

The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has secured a three-year contract from NHSE England to continue delivering Practice Level Support (PLS) to GP practices across the North West, South West and Midlands regions of England.