Urgent care special interest group

The urgent care special interest group provides a forum for GPs and practitioners who work in or have an interest in urgent care to come together. 

A doctor talking to a patient in a consultation room

Our aim

Urgent care is developing as a sub - specialist area of General Practice and is now a career choice in its own right. The urgent care special interest group (SIG) will provide a forum for practitioners to come together for the purposes of:

  • Shared learning - Promote collaborative learning among members to enhance knowledge and skills in urgent care.
  • Engagement with ongoing development of this specialist area - Stay involved in the latest developments within the field of urgent care.
  • Representation within the RCGP - Ensure the interests of urgent care professionals are well-represented within the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). 
  • Engagement with providers and other external stakeholders - Foster relationships with urgent care providers and other relevant external parties.

Group members

Dr Tim Sanders

Dr Sanders is a senior clinical lecturer in Remote and Rural Medicine and urgent care at the University of Central Lancashire. Dr Sanders is also an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Diploma in Urgent Medical Care and also works as Clinical Training Lead for Cumbria Health Limited: an urgent care provider.

Dr Maisun Elftise

Dr Elftise is a GP in an urgent treatment centre in Coventry. She works as a consultant in integrated and community care at University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire. Dr Elftise is a nationally elected RCGP council member and a training programme director. 

Group outputs

The group is newly created, and we are in the process of producing a workplan. Participation from members is encouraged to help shape the direction and impact of the group.

Contact us

If you would like more information in joining the urgent care special interest group, please contact advocates@rcgp.org.uk and you will be put in touch with the relevant person. 

The group is also active on the RCGP members' forum, where you can engage in discussions with other members and stay updated on the latest developments and opportunities within the group. This forum provides a platform for continuous dialogue and knowledge sharing among members.