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17 June 2024

‘We want the best for patients’ throughout life, says RCGP

RCGP Chair features in the media responding to a report by Age UK on the experiences of access to GP services of patients in later life.

17 June 2024

‘Unacceptable that families are forced to rely on foodbanks’, says College Chair

RCGP Chair featured in The Guardian responding to a report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation on the impact of deprivation on child health.

13 June 2024

‘We must support areas of greater deprivation’, says College Chair

College Chair Kamila Hawthorne responds to the link between lower GP practice funding and the number of patients per staff in Pulse.

13 June 2024

College responds to Labour's plans for general practice, welcoming focus but highlighting need for funding

The RCGP welcomes Labour’s manifesto plans on primary care improvements but highlights the need for sufficient resources.

10 June 2024

College sends condolences following the tragic death of Dr Michael Mosley

The College sends condolences to the family of Michael Mosley, and mourns his loss.

07 June 2024

Health leaders issue urgent advice as cases of whooping cough rise

The RCGP, RCM, RCOG, and RCPCH issue a joint statement for parents, carers and healthcare professionals on whooping cough, otherwise known as pertussis.

05 June 2024

Next government must end "totally unacceptable" waiting times for GP appointments, says College

The RCGP is calling on the next government to end the long waiting times that patients are facing for GP appointments.

05 June 2024

RCGP Scotland response to Scottish Government’s vision for health and social care

RCGP Scotland welcomes today's statement from the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care on the Scottish Government’s vision for the NHS.

02 June 2024

"Parties need to listen to GPs and patients" says College Chair

College Chair Kamila Hawthorne responds to the Conservatives' General Election pledge to build 100 new GP surgeries in England.