RCGP blog

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22 April 2022

A week as a portfolio GP with Professor Christian Mallen

Christian Mallen is a highly regarded NIHR research professor in primary care and general practice. Learn how his work is making an impact in the field.

21 April 2022

Helping new doctors flourish

Dr Mona Aquilina joined the Building Bridges programme as a tutor.

21 April 2022

From paediatrics in Libya to GP training in Manchester

Dr Suma F. F. began her journey with REACHE with one target of obtaining a GMC registration.

07 March 2022

Spotlight on self-care

My name is Dr Alex Lai - F5 wellbeing lead, and I wanted to share my top tips on sustaining your wellbeing throughout your GP career.

17 February 2022

The health benefits of school attendance

General practitioners know about the benefits that regular attendance at school has for children – not just for their scholastic education but also for their mental and social health.

02 February 2022

Exploring the benefits of exercise and physical activity for recovery

Dr Yasmin Zaidy discusses her experiences of physical activity for recovery.

31 January 2022

Active Advent on Instagram: Movement at work

One of the network of Active Practices, Chorley Surgery, near Preston, got the jump on the usual New Year’s resolution with a brilliant idea – Active Advent. When the PAL team heard about it, we had to share it with you all - a fun way to keep moving and smiling through the winter.

19 January 2022

Active commuting: promoting physical activity beyond the consulting room

My bicycle juddered beneath me on the bumpy, potholed tarmac of a narrow country road in rural County Down, Northern Ireland. Despite the unpredictable road surfaces, my active commute to and from work by bike is one of the highlights of my day.

05 January 2022

Standing up desks for clinics – an upstanding idea?

Standing desks seem to be an ever-growing trend. Until recent years these were something either unheard of, because ‘Don’t all desks stand up?’, or perhaps synonymous with a quirky Silicon Valley start up. Now, though, they’re seemingly popping up (excuse the pun) like wildfires.