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20 December 2024

RCGP responds to Health Secretary’s GP funding promises

The RCGP has responded to the Department of Health and Social Care’s announcement of a ‘package of GP reforms’ including a funding uplift for the next GP contract.

12 December 2024

RCGP Scotland response to CEDEGIM INPS entering administration

RCGP Scotland's Deputy Chair responds to CEDEGIM INPS, a major provider of IT software for Scottish general practices, voluntarily entering administration.

11 December 2024

‘Greater awareness of women’s health should always be encouraged’ says College Chair

RCGP Chair responds to a recent report from the Women and Equalities Committee on reproductive health conditions, such as endometriosis and adenomyosis.

10 December 2024

RCGP Scotland response to the General Practice Workforce Survey

RCGP Scotland Chair Dr Chris Provan responds to the latest general practice workforce update from NHS Education for Scotland.

10 December 2024

General practice will make or break the 10 Year Health Plan

College Chair Kamila Hawthorne has written the following op-ed for GPonline summarising the College’s response to the Government’s Ten-Year Health Plan consultation.

09 December 2024

‘We’re pleased the Government is listening – we now need greater retention focus’ says College Chair

Kamila Hawthorne responds in The Telegraph to the pledge from the Health Secretary to overhaul the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan recruitment commitments.

05 December 2024

‘Weight loss drugs have the potential to improve lives but should not be seen as a silver bullet’ says College Chair

Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, responds to NICE guidelines on tirzepatide.

30 November 2024

RCGP to consult with members on legalisation of assisted dying

The College council has voted to consult with members as to what its position on the legalisation of assisted dying should be.

30 November 2024

Royal College of GPs calls for pause in CQC inspections and end to one-word ratings

The RCGP's governing UK Council votes in favour of a temporary pause of routine CQC inspections and calls for an end to the one-word rating system