RCGP blog

Posts on the RCGP blog represent the author's personal opinion and do not necessarily reflect College policy or official College guidance.

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22 October 2026

Let’s talk about breasts

It is about knowing your own body well enough to notice when something changes, and confident enough to do something about it.

20 October 2026

From ambition to action: women's health is everybody's business

RCGP Scotland's Clinical Lead for Women's Health, Dr Sigi Joseph encourages members to use Menopause Awareness Month to support better conversations and earlier recognition and care of women's health.

12 October 2026

We are Hull in this together

This year’s Black History Month calls us to honour our communities. We can trace the word community to its Latin roots meaning “fellowship, society, public spirit,” derived from what is “common, shared, public”.

02 October 2026

Breast screening: beyond the invitation

Explore the role of breast screening and early detection in general practice to improve cancer outcomes for patients across the UK.

21 September 2026

Can you hear me?

A guide to help GPs deliver accessible care for deaf patients and create an inclusive, supportive environment for deaf colleagues in general practice.

11 August 2026

MRCGP - the golden ticket? The GP life before, during and after

‘Looking after our patients from cradle to grave’ is the old cliche that is often brought up when discussing working as a GP. What about the lifespan of our own journeys in primary care?

28 July 2026

Transforming Adolescent Health

Key guidance on how primary care can transform adolescent health, improve access to healthcare, and deliver better outcomes for young people.

27 July 2026

Team Based Quality Reviews (TBQR) across the Interface

An Interface Group in North Lanarkshire conducts TBQR to provide team learning through a systems-based approach. This supports the group to agree on practical, cross-interface actions that will improve outcomes going forward.

26 June 2026

A shared dish, a shared story

As a British Pakistani GP working in Staffordshire, my story is shaped by both the community I serve and the Punjabi heritage I carry with me.