North Wales Faculty

Croeso / Welcome from the North Wales Faculty. We aim to provide the benefits of RCGP membership to colleagues closer to home. You are probably reading this because you already work in North Wales in where you are also most likely to be enjoying the beautiful beaches and fantastic countryside it offers. The North Wales Faculty covers an area stretching from Barmouth to Flint and is one of the smallest Faculties with 378 members, Fellows, and Associates in training.

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We provide education courses and networking events throughout the region and many of these events contribute to CPD and professional development.

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Next Board meeting

Board meeting dates for 2024:

  • Tuesday 4 June 2024, 19:00 via Zoom
  • Tuesday 3 September 2024, via Zoom
  • Tuesday 12 November 2024, via Zoom (This meeting includes the AGM) 

The Faculty Board is made up of local GP volunteers who provide local networking, education, and support for members in the area. We meet four times per year to progress local engagement activities and discuss issues pertinent to members, which are then fed back to Welsh Council and College Council. Local members are welcome to attend Board meetings and participate in these discussions – we are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us develop our local engagement programme and to raise awareness of the demographic issues and needs of GPs and patients alike. 

Local training and development

Fellowship

June 2023

Celebrate your outstanding career achievements and receive the recognition of your peers by applying for RCGP Fellowship - our highest grade of membership, and mark of excellence and recognition of your distinguished contribution to general practice. We have a Faculty Fellowship Committee to consider and support the nomination process, and you can find full details of applying for the Fellowship on our webpage RCGP Fellowship. Contact us if you are unsure about any part of Fellowship or want to know more about the process.

The faculty actively encourages its members of 5 years plus standing to consider putting themselves forward for Fellowship. We have a Faculty Fellowship Committee (FFC) within the faculty who can offer advice and support through the faculty office. 

Mentoring

June 2023

Connect, support, grow: RCGP Mentoring offers an array of complimentary resources to help you navigate the mentoring process, supporting you in your role as a mentee or mentor and ensuring that your mentoring relationships are enjoyable and productive.

Awards and prizes

Annual Dr David Wood Memorial Student Bursary

The Faculty annually extends the opportunity for a student to attend the RCGP Annual Conference taking place this year in Liverpool on 3-4 October 2024.

To apply, email nwales@rcgp.org.uk by Friday 12 April 2024, indicating the reasons you wish to experience the conference, and what you feel you would achieve by attending. (max 200 words). 

Entries will be evaluated by the Faculty Board, with the winner being disclosed by Friday 3 May 2024. Mandatory attendance at the virtual North Wales Faculty Board Meeting on Tuesday 3 September 2024 is required to receive your ticket. 

Prize draw: RCGP Annual Conference 2024 tickets 

The Faculty invite you to enter their prize draw to be in with the chance to win a ticket to RCGP’s Annual Conference, which will take place in Liverpool from 3 – 4 October 2023. Enter by 20 March and winners will be announced at the end of the month. There are 4, 2-day tickets available to win (1 x full members, 1 x Fellow, 1 x AiT and 1 x First5) and winners will be invited to attend a Faculty meeting in November 2024 to share their experience with Faculty members. 

Why attend the RCGP Annual Conference?

The RCGP Annual Conference is an event for GPs and practice team colleagues, showcasing the latest clinical and policy developments across the UK and bringing together an impressive range of inspirational speakers.

Whether you’re seeking to develop your clinical knowledge, connect with peers within our diverse community, or celebrate general practice and the vital part you play, our Annual Conference provides the ideal platform to re-energise and get inspired to continue working in our amazing profession.

Meet your Faculty

Faculty Officers

  • Dr Tom Kneale, Chair
  • Prof Peter Saul, Provost
  • Dr Sioned Enlli, Honorary Secretary

Faculty Board members

  • Dr Kavita Verma
  • Dr Dulal Banerjee
  • Dr Selena Harris
  • Dr Nia Jones
  • Dr Meleri Evans
  • Dr Carwyn Jones 
  • Jane Ford, Practice Manager Representative
  • Dr Mark Walker, LCARM Representative 
  • Dr Hayley Jones, First5 Representative
  • Dr Kayode Makinde, AiT Representative 
  • Luke Evans, Bangor Medical Society Representative

Faculty Board Vacancies

We currently have vacancies for the following positions:

  • Climate and sustainability lead
  • Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Representative
  • Honorary Treasurer

For more information, please contact us.

Contact us

RCGP North Wales Faculty
4th Floor
Cambrian Buildings
Mount Stuart Square
Cardiff Bay
Cardiff
CF10 5FL

Telephone: 020 3188 7697
Email: nwales@rcgp.org.uk

Office opening hours:

Monday: 08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday: 08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday: 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00

Your Faculty Support Officer is Angela Hodgetts.

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