RCGP news
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 RCGP President. He will take over 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 decades in the making can't be fixed overnight - RCGP
College Chair responds to BMJ research on the primary factors driving health professionals out of the NHS.
05 September 2023
College co-signs letter from Chief Medical Officer on school attendance and health
RCGP Council approves ‘five principles to promote school attendance’, and signs a letter with the Chief Medical Officer in England and health professionals.
31 August 2023
GP daily experiences have changed dramatically, says RCGP
College Chair responds to the latest NHS Digital data on GP appointments
24 August 2023
Urgent action needed as GP numbers flatline, says RCGP Chair
College Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne responds to the latest NHS Digital data on GP workforce.
21 August 2023
‘More GPs are the solution to safe patient care' says College
RCGP Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne has responded to the latest Pulse survey on the impact of rising patient numbers in general practice.
18 August 2023
Digital phonelines are a positive step but we’re in dire need of more GPs, says College Chair
RCGP Chair responds to an announcement from the Department of Health and Social Care to provide improved digital phoneline systems for general practice.
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