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11 March 2021

RCGP Scotland calls on political parties to revolutionise mental health support for patients and frontline healthcare workers

Dr Chris Williams and Dr David Shackles, Joint Chairs of the Royal College of General Practitioners (Scotland) [RCGP Scotland], have today launched the College's 2021 Scottish Parliamentary Election manifesto, which sets out the priorities for general practice in Scotland over the next 5 years.

11 March 2021

College urges cancer patients to ‘remain calm’ until GPs are given new guidance on Pfizer vaccine schedule

The College has responded to a new research study recommending a review of the Pfizer vaccine schedule for cancer patients – and urges patients not to immediately contact their surgery or vaccination centre direct to try and book appointments for their second doses.

08 March 2021

College announces new route to 'membership for all GPs'

The RCGP is launching a new scheme to widen access to College membership for established GPs.

05 March 2021

GP teams working ‘incredibly hard’ to vaccinate Group 6 patients, says RCGP

Responding to claims that some patients in Group 6 of the JCVI’s priority list are being ‘denied’ vaccines, Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, said the following.

04 March 2021

College appoints new Chief Examiner

College Chair Professor Martin Marshall and Dr Michael Mulholland, Vice Chair of Professional Development, have made the following announcement today.

01 March 2021

Statement on development of new exam module

At its meeting on 26th February RCGP Council considered whether a new consultation assessment should be developed to replace both the CSA and the RCA (the temporary assessment put in place in lieu of the CSA during the Covid-19 pandemic).

01 March 2021

College calls on Care Quality Commission for action to address impact of inspections on BAME GPs

RCGP Council has called on the Care Quality Commission for a series of measures to look at the impact of its inspections on GPs from Black Asian and Minority Ethnic communities.

25 February 2021

Consultation data reflects new ways of working and timely GP care being delivered, says RCGP

Responding to recent GP consultation data from NHS Digital, Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, said the following.

16 February 2021

RCGP Scotland responds to the Health and Sport Committee's Report on Primary Care

Responding to today's publication of the Scottish Parliament's Health and Sport Committee's report, 'What should primary care look like for the next generation? Phase II', Dr David Shackles, Joint Chair of RCGP Scotland said the following.