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04 June 2021

College update on patient data proposals – GPDPR

On 28 May, the RCGP and BMA wrote to NHS Digital about the GP Data for Planning and Research Programme, urging them to communicate more fully with patients and inform them of their options.

04 June 2021

College writes to Health Secretary calling for immediate delay to patient data proposals

The College has today written to Health Secretary Matt Hancock calling for an immediate delay to the GP Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) programme.

26 May 2021

RCGPNI response to NI Budget 2021/22

Representing more than 1400 general practitioners, RCGPNI Chair, Dr Laurence Dorman has expressed concern about the Department of Health budget announced yesterday, saying it does not provide the funding needed to meet the challenges in general practice.

12 May 2021

RCGP and BMA statement on GP data for planning and research

NHS Digital has issued a Data Provision Notice (DPN) as part of the development of GP Data for Planning and Research (GPDPR) – a planned replacement for the GP Extraction Service (GPES) to collect data for planning and research from general practices in England.

12 May 2021

Menopause care is included in GP curriculum, says College

Ahead of a Channel 4 documentary being broadcast this evening on menopause, the RCGP have issued the following statement.

11 May 2021

GP consultations post-COVID should be a combination of remote and face to face, depending on patient need, says College

RCGP deems face-to-face consulting an essential element of general practice, so remote consulting should not be an ‘automatic default’ for GPs post pandemic.

18 March 2021

Response to MHRA and EMA vaccine announcement

Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, said the following.

18 March 2021

Disruption to vaccine supply is disappointing and frustrating – but GPs will continue their ‘incredible work’ to protect as many people as possible, says College

The College has responded to a temporary disruption to the COVID vaccine programme for those under 50 and without pre-existing health conditions.

18 March 2021

Conversations about end of life wishes 'crucial' part of general practice, says RCGP

Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the RCGP, responds to a report by the Care Quality Commission on DNACPR decisions during the pandemic.