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20 June 2025

RCGP responds to third reading of the Terminally Ill Adults Bill

Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Chair of RCGP comments of assisted dying bill

20 June 2025

In the health news

The College regularly features in the news to be the voice for general practice on issues that matter to members.

20 June 2025

Recognition of ‘essential’ GP access in Infrastructure Strategy ‘great news’

The College has commented on the publication of the 10 Year UK Infrastructure Strategy, welcoming the Government’s commitment to ensure GP access for residents in new developments.

18 June 2025

RCGP responds to Casey Review

College responds to Baroness Casey's audit on group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse.

18 June 2025

RCGP responds to the decriminalisation of abortion in England and Wales

College Chair Kamila Hawthorne responds to the vote by MPs to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales via an amendment to the crime and policing bill.

17 June 2025

RCGP Scotland welcomes publication of Service Renewal and Population Health Frameworks

Dr Chris Provan, Chair of RCGP Scotland, has responded to the publication of the Service Renewal Framework and Population Health Framework.

17 June 2025

RCGP Cymru Wales welcomes Welsh Government commitment to becoming the world’s first ‘Marmot Nation’

RCGP Cymru Wales warmly welcomes the Welsh Government’s commitment to making Wales the world’s first Marmot Nation, underlining a serious and sustained effort to tackle health inequalities at their root.

13 June 2025

RCGP statement on Air India crash

RCGP Chair Kamila Hawthorne expresses condolences for Air India crash victims.

11 June 2025

More GPs pledge 'good news for patients' but devil will be in the detail - College responds to Spending Review

The College has responded to announcements in the Comprehensive Spending Review.