RCGP news
09 May 2024
His Majesty The King becomes new patron of RCGP
The Royal College of General Practitioners is delighted to announce His Majesty The King as its new Royal Patron.
09 May 2024
College Chair responds to UKHSA data on whooping cough
College Chair Kamila Hawthorne responds to the confirmed increase in the number of whooping cough cases this March.
29 April 2024
Continuity vital, but arbitrary mandates won't work - RCGP responds to Lib Dems
A response to Lib Dem polling on continuity of care and their proposal for elderly patients or with a long-term health condition to be seen by the same GP.
26 April 2024
‘We face unrelenting pressure’ says College Chair
RCGP Chair Professor Kamilla Hawthorne responds to the latest workforce and appointment figures for general practice from NHS England.
25 April 2024
RCGP Cymru Wales expresses concerns about practice closures and declining numbers
RCGP Cymru Wales is concerned about the declining number of general practitioners, and GP practices in Wales, following the publication of worrying data today by Welsh Government.
24 April 2024
Health inequalities extend to cancer diagnosis - and this must be addressed
The College responds to new research from QualityWatch showing particular groups require more GP appointments to determine cancer diagnosis'.
19 April 2024
Fit note reform must prioritise health of patient
The RCGP has responded to Government plans to consult on reforms to the Fit Note process, announced today.
16 April 2024
RCGP welcomes Bill that could create the first generation of non-smokers
The College supports the Tobacco and Vapes Bill as it passes its second reading in parliament.
16 April 2024
Patients need more GPs, wherever they live, says College
College Chair Kamila Hawthorne responds to a study in today’s BJGP exploring the link between GP shortages and patient health.
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