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13 September 2023

To prevent a health crisis this winter we must ensure primary care is not overlooked, says College Chair

The RCGP's Chair calls for greater support for general practice from the government’s winter relief plan.

12 September 2023

Issues decades in the making can't be fixed overnight - RCGP

College Chair responds to BMJ research on the primary factors driving health professionals out of the NHS.

05 September 2023

College co-signs letter from Chief Medical Officer on school attendance and health

RCGP Council approves ‘five principles to promote school attendance’, and signs a letter with the Chief Medical Officer in England and health professionals.

31 August 2023

GP daily experiences have changed dramatically, says RCGP

College Chair responds to the latest NHS Digital data on GP appointments

24 August 2023

Urgent action needed as GP numbers flatline, says RCGP Chair

College Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne responds to the latest NHS Digital data on GP workforce.

21 August 2023

‘More GPs are the solution to safe patient care' says College

RCGP Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne has responded to the latest Pulse survey on the impact of rising patient numbers in general practice.

18 August 2023

Digital phonelines are a positive step but we’re in dire need of more GPs, says College Chair

RCGP Chair responds to an announcement from the Department of Health and Social Care to provide improved digital phoneline systems for general practice.

14 August 2023

GPs will only cancel appointments as a ‘last resort’, says College Chair

Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Chair of the RCGP, responds to a survey by Pulse magazine on GP practices being forced to stop routine appointments.

09 August 2023

RCGP Scotland comment on antidepressant prescriptions

RCGP Scotland Joint Chair Dr Chris Williams comments on the prescription of antidepressants by GPs.