Welcome to the RCGP
We are the professional membership body for family doctors in the UK and overseas. We are committed to improving patient care, clinical standards and GP training.
Our 53,000 members are the College – working for you and with you is at the heart of everything we do.
Why RCGP?
Our purpose is to encourage, foster and maintain the highest possible standards in general medical practice.
Online learning
- Access to our online learning platform
- Online learning needs assessment tool
- Essential Knowledge Updates (EKUs) on new and changing aspects of practice
- eLearning podcasts covering clinical and non-clinical hot topics
- Publications and resources
Publications and resources
- Free subscription to the British Journal of General Practice
- Clinical toolkits on specific clinical areas to assist with care
Face to face events
Joining the RCGP gives you the opportunity to connect with 52,000 members who have similar needs and interests. This network can provide support and advice wherever you are in your career and wherever you're located.
- Find out how to build your community at your local faculty or devolved nation
- Networking and mentoring
- Get an accredited extended role, and join a special interest group
- Support at every stage from training, through to retirement
We understand that our members are often under enormous pressure. We've got advice and run free events to improve your wellbeing. If you need more support, we're here to help signpost you to the best service for you.
- Free wellbeing events and activities
- Your local faculty can help connect you with further support
We give a collective voice to GPs, lobbying governments and supporting campaigns, communicating a realistic view of the challenges and opportunities faced in general practice. We ask our members for input to direct and drive our conversation.
- Take a look at our current campaigns
- Devolved nations provide a voice for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Our research and innovation improves the working lives of GPs. As a member you can take part in shaping our research and change the future of general practice.
- Become a Clinical Adviser and help us develop national clinical guidelines and standards
- Get support with your research through our Research Ready programme
- Get help embedding new improvement standards and approaches with our Quality Improvement resources
Latest news
05 August 2022
College statement following the death of GP Gail Milligan
We are shocked and saddened by the tragic death of our colleague Dr Gail Milligan.
31 July 2022
Charging for missed appointments won’t address intense GP pressures
Responding to pledges to introduce charges for missed NHS appointments, Dr Gary Howsam, Vice Chair of the Royal College of GPs said the following.
28 July 2022
Latest GP statistics show intensity of working in general practice ‘unsustainable and unsafe’ for patients and staff
Responding to the latest general practice workforce and workload data.
22 July 2022
Patient access to their records
This week, NHS England wrote to GPs to confirm that from 1st November 2022, patients at practices in England using TPP and EMIS systems will be granted automatic access to their prospective records via patient facing apps.
Courses and events
13 August 2022
RCGP Yorkshire GP Families Summer Event
Join us for an interesting day out for our GP Family members featuring The Piece Hall Halifax, including a free Heritage Tour, followed by a classic afternoon tea at Holdsworth House Halifax, which is also free! Places are limited do don't delay.
17 August 2022
Women's Health | A practical guide to diagnosis and management of Endometriosis
Scotland is the first country in the UK to have a Women’s Health Plan, outlining ambitious improvement and change in areas including endometriosis. Professor Horne will offer evidence-based advice on the care of women with endometriosis, recommendations on the diagnostic approach, and treatments for both relief of painful symptoms and for infertility associated with the condition.
18 August 2022
PortrAiT | Opportunities for GPs in Academic Research
Join RCGP West Scotland for an inspiring talk from Dr Peter Hamlin who is a GP working at the University of Glasgow as an academic researcher. The PortrAiT series aims to inspire both GP trainees and those post-CCT, highlighting the diversity of roles available to a GP in modern healthcare.