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Latest news
11 July 2024
GP-patient survey results show general practice must be a priority for new Government
College Chair Kamila Hawthorne responds to latest GP-patient survey results, including that 34% said they waited too long for an appointment.
08 July 2024
College ‘waiting in hope’ that new Government will end years of general practice being ‘poor relation’ of the NHS
College Chair Kamila Hawthorne has said she is ‘really encouraged’ by the new Health and Social Care Secretary’s visit to a GP practice on his first full day.
05 July 2024
The College calls on the new Labour government to make general practice a 'day one' priority
The Royal College of General Practitioners urges the incoming Labour government to make general practice a priority from ‘day one’.
01 July 2024
GP workloads a threat to patient safety, finds College
Over three-quarters of GPs (76%) say that patient safety is being compromised by their excessive workloads.
Upcoming events
16 July 2024
SCA cases and panel discussion (free preparation webinar)
Join us for the concluding instalment of our two-part series of FREE webinars on the SCA exam, led by esteemed professionals Dr Roger Neighbour, Dr Robin Simpson, and Dr Jim Bartlett. With extensive experience as examiners and facilitators of successful SCA prep courses for the RCGP, they bring a wealth of knowledge to guide you through this crucial examination.
17 July 2024
Severn GP Trainee Celebration 2024
Severn GP Trainee celebration event at Cheltenham Racecourse on 17 July 24 for all Severn Deanery GPST3/4s to network & celebrate their GP training with colleagues and supervisors including a talk from guest speaker Dr Jim Moore and the afternoon will be followed with an evening supper.
18 July 2024
Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) - London
This two day beginners course is a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions and is intended for all GPs who wish to carry out Minor Surgery in their practices. It also includes the Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment.
18 July 2024
Later Career and Retired Members - Hatfield House Visit
The Faculty offers a visit at Hatfield House for their late career and retired members. Come along to meet up with colleagues for an afternoon catch up!
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