RCGP news
27 March 2026
New chair of RCGP Cymru Wales
Dr Will Mackintosh has been elected as the next Chair of RCGP Cymru Wales. He will take up the post on 18 May 2026.
27 March 2026
Meningitis vaccination uptake welcomed by College
RCGP responds to Kent meningitis outbreak prompting increased uptake in routine vaccinations in England
26 March 2026
RCGP appears in BBC exclusive on antidepressants for children
“Antidepressants for children and young people are usually initiated in specialist care and in line with NICE guidance. For moderate to severe depression, medication can be an effective part of treatment when used appropriately and alongside psychological support.
26 March 2026
Adam Kay joins RCGP NI to call for doctors' mental health
Adam Kay, author of the multi-million copy bestseller 'This is Going to Hurt' and Patron of the charity Doctors in Distress, joins RCGP NI to call for life saving mental health services for doctors in Northern Ireland
25 March 2026
RCGP on British Social Attitudes survey
Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, said: “GP teams are working incredibly hard to deliver care for patients under intense and sustained pressure.
18 March 2026
RCGP comment on neighbourhood health framework
Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, said: “This neighbourhood health framework has been long-awaited and provides some further clarity on the Government’s direction.
18 March 2026
RCGP Scotland responds as Assisted Dying Bill falls
RCGP Scotland responds as Assisted Dying Bill falls
12 March 2026
College response to BBC research on fit notes
The College responds to BBC research with GPs on how and when fit notes for mental health are issued
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