RCGP news
01 July 2024
GP workloads a threat to patient safety, finds College
Over three-quarters of GPs (76%) say that patient safety is being compromised by their excessive workloads.
27 June 2024
College sounds alarm as five million more appointments are delivered by almost 500 fewer GPs
College Chair Kamila Hawthorne responds to NHS England’s May GP workforce and appointments data.
27 June 2024
College welcomes review of ARRS funding
RCGP Chair Kamila Hawthorne welcomes Wes Streeting’s commitment to reviewing the ARRS scheme to improve GP recruitment.
27 June 2024
College statement on timing of annual conference 2024
Chair of the RCGP group that organises annual conference apologises for this year’s event coinciding with Rosh Hashanah.
21 June 2024
New figures echo College concerns around unemployment issues for GPs
Following RCGP research published this week into GP unemployment, Chair Kamila Hawthorne responds to a BMA survey that reflects our findings.
20 June 2024
New back pain research 'important' and should be considered as guidelines updated
RCGP Chair Kamila Hawthorne featured in the media responding to new research in The Lancet on the benefits of regular walking in treating back pain.
20 June 2024
RCGP calls for halt to recruitment of Physician Associates in general practice, following consultation with more than 5,000 GPs
The RCGP has published the results of its consultation with members on the role of Physician Associates working in general practice.
20 June 2024
Doctors call for action on air pollution
Doctors mark Clean Air Day by calling on the Scottish Government to act on air pollution to reduce preventable ill health in Scotland.
19 June 2024
GPs struggling to find jobs while patients are ‘crying out’ for appointments, says College
New research from the RCGP finds six out of 10 job-seeking GPs are struggling to find vacancies.
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