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03 November 2021

RCGP Scotland’s Joint Chairs prioritise climate action during COP26

The Royal College of General Practitioners in Scotland is calling for urgent action on climate change to improve the health of people across the country.

07 October 2021

Belfast surgery awarded GP Practice of the Year 2021

The Royal College of General Practitioners, which represents over 1500 GPs across Northern Ireland, is proud to announce that Greenway Practice has been awarded Northern Ireland GP Practice of the Year 2021.

06 October 2021

RCGP Cymru Wales has launched an 8-point plan to revitalise how patients see GPs

Speaking at the launch, Dr Mair Hopkin, Joint-Chair of RCGP Cymru Wales said the following.

14 September 2021

Chronic shortage of GPs is the reason patients are facing long waiting times for appointments, says College

The College has responded to comments made by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care for England, Sajid Javid, about face to face GP appointments.

23 August 2021

Protect patients by looking after hardworking GPs who provide their care, says College

We have responded to a study on worsening GP turnover, published today by the University of Manchester.

23 August 2021

Abuse towards GPs ‘completely unacceptable’

The College has appeared in the media at the weekend, responding to reports of abuse towards GP teams.

21 August 2021

College hits back at media criticism

The College is quoted in a story in today’s Telegraph, defending GPs against criticism over face to face appointments for patients.

20 August 2021

College sets record straight on face-to-face GP appointments

The College has appeared in today’s media, setting the record straight about face-to-face appointments in general practice. You can read our full statement.

18 August 2021

Patients deserve more GPs, says College

Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the RCGP, responds to a Cambridge University study revealing worsening GP shortages in disadvantaged areas.