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17 November 2023

College issues further explanation for SCA technical difficulties on Tuesday 14 November

The College Chair and Chief Examiner have written a further letter to trainees about the technical incident affecting some SCA candidates on Tuesday afternoon.

17 November 2023

Exploring a range of potential treatments for menopause ‘helpful’, says RCGP

College Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne appears in today’s Guardian responding to the latest NICE evidence review for menopause treatment.

15 November 2023

College message to candidates sitting new SCA

RCGP issues apology to candidates who were unable to complete the new Simulated Consultation Assessment component of the MRCGP examination following a temporary technical outage.

13 November 2023

College calls for solution to bring about ‘a lasting peace’ as Middle East conflict continues

The College has issued a further statement on the situation in the Middle East, following latest reports of the impact on medical colleagues trying to provide care.

13 November 2023

GPs are trying their best for all their patients, says College Chair

College Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne appears in today’s media, hitting back at claims that older patients are finding it difficult to see their GP.

10 November 2023

‘We treat the whole person, not the condition’, says College Chair

College Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne responds to the Chief Medical Officer’s Annual Report - Health in an Ageing Society.

10 November 2023

‘Access issues are symptomatic of a much bigger problem’, says College Chair

College Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne appears in today’s Independent responding to the latest data on GP appointment access from the Office for National Statistics.

07 November 2023

‘Notable omissions in Kings Speech’, says RCGP

RCGP College Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne responds to today’s King’s Speech

07 November 2023

‘GP practices are for many the first port of call in a crisis’, says Joint Chair of RCGP Scotland

Dr Catriona Morton, Deputy Chair of RCGP Scotland, has commented on the publication of the Scottish Government’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, Workforce Plan and Delivery Plans.