RCGP news
03 August 2023
Improved access to diagnostics will undoubtedly support GPs in their referral decisions says College Chair
College Chair responds to the latest NHS England initiative to fast-track tests and checks for respiratory and heart conditions.
03 August 2023
Safe, timely and appropriate care can be delivered both in person and remotely, says College Chair
College Chair responds to the latest Pulse survey on face-to-face appointments provided by GPs.
31 July 2023
RCGP Chair responds to a government proposal on sick notes
College Chair responds to the latest government proposals to encourage GPs to refer patients to life coaches instead of signing sick notes.
30 July 2023
It can be a genuine threat to patient safety and potentially contribute to supply shortages, says College Chair
College Chair responds to the rise in off-label prescriptions of Ozempic for personal weight loss and the impact this has on supply for diabetes treatment.
27 July 2023
GP trends over past year can’t continue, says RCGP Chair
College Chair responds to the latest NHS Digital data on general practice workforce and GP appointments.
27 July 2023
College responds to BMJ investigation into Medical Royal Colleges and industry sponsorship
A recent BMJ article alleges that Medical Royal Colleges ‘do not always disclose publicly’ funding received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
18 July 2023
GPs and our teams can’t work any harder – we need more doctors and more time to care, says College Chair
RCGP Chair responds to figures from the Lib Dems claiming that patients in some parts of the country are waiting up to four weeks for a GP appointment.
14 July 2023
We mustn't get complacent about measles, warns RCGP Chair
Professor Kamila Hawthorne, RCGP Chair, calls for greater vaccine engagement following a data warning on the risk of an outbreak of measles in London.
13 July 2023
RCGP responds to the findings of the latest GP patient survey
The RCGP comments that the latest findings from the GP Patient Survey reflect an over-stretched and over-burdened service.
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