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27 January 2025

RCGP Scotland ‘encouraged’ by First Minister’s promise of more funding for general practice

The Chair of RCGP Scotland has responded to First Minister John Swinney MSP's speech on 'improving public services - NHS renewal'.

23 January 2025

‘Extra capacity must not be immediately outstripped by workload’ says College Chair

College Chair Kamila Hawthorne responds to the latest NHS Digital data on the GP workforce.

23 January 2025

GP employment crisis is ‘simply unacceptable’, says College Chair

College Chair Kamila Hawthorne responds to the latest joint Cogora and Rebuild General Practice report on GP workforce.

22 January 2025

‘Without reform, the unsustainable cycle of pressure will continue’ says College Chair

College Chair Kamila Hawthorne featured in HSJ with supportive comment of a new joint plan from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives to reform urgent and emergency care.

09 January 2025

GPs ‘feeling the strain’ from rises in rates of flu

College Chair Kamila Hawthorne responds to data from the Research and Surveillance Centre on the rising number of influenza-like illnesses in general practice.

06 January 2025

Funding A&G services ‘a good step’ – RCGP responds to elective care plan

RCGP Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne responds to the Government’s elective care plan, in particular the initiative to reform Advice and Guidance services.

20 December 2024

RCGP responds to Health Secretary’s GP funding promises

The RCGP has responded to the Department of Health and Social Care’s announcement of a ‘package of GP reforms’ including a funding uplift for the next GP contract.

12 December 2024

RCGP Scotland response to CEDEGIM INPS entering administration

RCGP Scotland's Deputy Chair responds to CEDEGIM INPS, a major provider of IT software for Scottish general practices, voluntarily entering administration.

11 December 2024

‘Greater awareness of women’s health should always be encouraged’ says College Chair

RCGP Chair responds to a recent report from the Women and Equalities Committee on reproductive health conditions, such as endometriosis and adenomyosis.