The RCGP’s Primary Care Development (PCD) programme is an established consultancy and development service, supporting general practice, Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and commissioners to deliver sustainable improvement in patient care.
Directly aligned to the College’s charitable mission and strategic objectives, PCD helps shape the future of general practice by strengthening leadership, improving access and tackling the operational pressures facing primary care teams across the UK.
With a national team of more than 75 experienced advisers comprised of GPs, nurses, pharmacists, and practice managers, we have supported more than 500 general practices across the UK to improve performance, meet regulatory requirements and deliver better outcomes for patients and staff.
PCD services
The RCGP supports general practices, PCNs and commissioners improve access, leadership and sustainability through tailored, evidence-based support addressing workforce pressures and patient experience, while building resilient, high-quality general practice.
Learn about our consultancy services
Practice Level Support (PLS)
In partnership with NHSE, the College provides hands-on support to help practices improve access, manage demand and enhance patient experience through tailored, in-practice sessions.
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CQC preparation and resolution
Our CQC preparation and resolution service provides tailored support to help general practices prepare for upcoming inspections, improve ratings, or address concerns from a recent inspection.
Learn about CQC preparation
Sudden bereavement support service
The Sudden Bereavement Service (SBS) provides expert, compassionate support to general practices following the sudden death of a significant member of the practice team.
Find out more about SBS
Recruitment support
The RCGP’s recruitment support helps general practices, ICBs, and Health Boards recruit more efficiently and effectively through RCGP Jobs, the College’s unique recruitment platform.
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Practice accreditation, certification and quality improvement
The College offers a range of programmes that concentrate on the development of educational resources, tools and guidance to support practices to deliver better, sustainable patient care.
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Join the PCD newsletter mailing list.
The PCD newsletter is a monthly update which contains latest practice initiatives, relevant resources and upcoming events for your primary care team.
Contact the PCD team
Get in touch to explore how we can help you develop your primary care team(s) with a solution that’s tailored to your needs and budget.
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