LCARM community group

RCGP supports and encourages its later career and retired members to shape their membership experience through the running of its Later Career and Retired Members (LCARM) community group

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The group exists to ensure that later career and retired members have the opportunity to:

  • Shape their experience as a member of the RCGP
  • Discuss matters relevant to their stage of the career and beyond
  • Make suggestions and propose changes to improve the College's offer

We represent the interests of later career and retired members and - through the LCARM Chair - act as the conduit for local matters to be raised at our national meetings. Find out more about our work and how you can get involved.

Keeping the Joy in Practice

Watch this short film to see how LCARM members keep the joy in practice, joining their experience, perspective and resilience with the fresh energy and ideas of those new to the profession - creating a supportive and inspiring community.

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Support for retired members

Membership of the RCGP means you still have a place to share your knowledge, enjoy rewarding friendships and get the most from your professional family as a retired GP.

Life after practice
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LCARM Chair

Dr Jude Danby FRCGP (she/her)

Jude was a GP in Bradford and Calderdale for 30 years, retiring from clinical practice after the pandemic.

"I've acquired many hats throughout my career, including GP Trainer, Appraiser, LMC and CCG roles. I found it hard to remove these while continuing to identify as a GP during my retirement journey."

"I value having the RCGP as a professional home. As LCARM Chair, I work to develop resources to support a gentle and kind retirement journey for all."

Our work

The LCARM group works across different areas of College to support members in the later stages of their careers. This work includes webinars, faculty run events, intergenerational programmes, mentoring and networking opportunities and much more.

The group’s work is broad and varied, and continually responding to current issues and emerging themes. All work is conducted by faculty lead GPs acting in a voluntary capacity. Any member who would like to commission additional activity please contact your faculty LCARM lead. 

Transitions

Transitioning to later career and retirement is just one of many transitions we go through in life. There are many practical considerations to later career options, from financial planning to ensuring performers list requirements are met. As a group we support members through this transition.

Wellbeing

Along with the practical considerations, later career transitions can have a psychological and social impact as we change our work and responsibilities. It’s important that we look after our wellbeing during this time to ensure that we get the most out of our later career lives.

Age Inclusive Practice

Age is a protected characteristic, yet ageism remains a significant issue in general practice. As a group we have prepared a briefing to contribute to the RCGP's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, and it's relevant to all of us - both as clinicians and as individuals.

Get involved

LCARM events

RCGP Faculties run a range of events supporting later career and retired members throughout the year. These events are designed by members for members, providing valuable insight and expertise on the subjects that matter most to you.

Sign up to our events
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Join the LCARM community group

Members of the LCARM Community Group represent their local RCGP Faculty. Take a look at the list below to find your local representative, or get in touch with your faculty to find out how you can get involved.

Find your local faculty
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Representatives

Members of the LCARM Community Group represent their local RCGP Faculty. To find out who your local representative is, or to enquire about any vacant LCARM roles, please visit your Faculty page.

Bedfordshire and Herts

  • Julian Marsden

East Anglia

  • Lucy Henshall

Midlands

  • Jonathan Leach

Vale of Trent

  • Marilyn Horner
  • Jane Selwyn 

Leicester

  • Nigel Scarborough - Retired GP, having been a GP in Leicestershire for 30 years and also involved in primary care education in the East Midlands for even longer. Married with 4 children and 10 grandchildren, so pretty busy in retirement. Other interests include being a school governor, as well as still being actively involved in the RCGP Leicester Faculty.

South West Thames

  • Diane Christie

South London

  • Penny Milner

North East London

  • Mina Goyal

North and West London

  • Linda Miller

South East Thames

  • Awadh Jha

Thames Valley

  • Vacant

Essex

  • Krishnakant Buch

Yorkshire

  • Judith Danby (LCARM Chair)
  • Ed Bylina (LCARM Deputy Chair)

Cumbria

  • Ashley Liston

South Yorkshire/ North Trent (SYNT)

  • Alan Shirley

Humber and the Ridings

  • John Reay
  • Farhat Ahmed

Mersey

  • Surendra Kumar

North East England 

  • Dr Alan Fortune

Northwest England 

  • Prof Mark Gabbay

Tamar

  • Baljit Kalsi

Severn

  • Jill Wilson

Wessex

  • Barbara Barton
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Barbara - a GP for over 30 years, now works as a coach and mentor. She holds a Master’s in Positive Psychology (the scientific study of human flourishing) and supports newly qualified GPs and other health professionals using this approach in mentoring. She is also passionate about helping later-career GPs reflect on their work, sustain wellbeing, and navigate transitions beyond clinical practice.

West Scotland

  • Sharon Russell

East Scotland

  • Vacant

North Scotland

  • Vacant

North East Scotland

  • Vacant

South East Wales

  • Andrew Cooper

North Wales

  • Liz Bowen

South West Wales

  • Dr Julie Keely

  • John O'Kelly

  • Vacant

  • Robert Lambourn

Support for established GPs

With RCGP membership, your voice as an experienced GP is always valued. Find out more about what we offer established GPs.

Established GPs membership
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