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20 February 2023

RCGP Scotland response to Primary Care Out of Hours Workforce Survey findings

Responding to this week’s Primary Care Out of Hours Workforce Survey findings, RCGP Scotland Joint Chair Dr David Shackles said the following.

20 February 2023

GP referrals to specialist services must be taken seriously, says College Chair

RCGP Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne responds to research from Healthwatch England that found GP referrals have been rejected, cancelled or lost by hospitals.

20 February 2023

GP practice closures in deprived communities will have a stark impact, says College Chair

RCGP Chair responds to research from The Company Chemists' Association that found an increase in GP surgery and pharmacy closures in deprived areas.

14 February 2023

GP teams working ‘above and beyond’ to care for ever-growing numbers of patients, says College

The RCGP issues a response to analysis that some areas in England now have almost 3,000 registered patients for every fully qualified GP.

12 February 2023

Charging for GP appointments would have the biggest impact on vulnerable patients, says College Chair

Response to an Ipsos MORI poll that showed patients put off seeking care due to access issues, as well as public support for charges for missed GP appointments.

12 February 2023

The Sunday Times visits Vice Chair’s practice in Yorkshire

RCGP Vice Chair Margaret Ikpoh and colleagues hosted a journalist from The Sunday Times at their GP practice to discuss pressures on the frontline.

02 February 2023

Welsh Government Workforce Plan announced

Responding to this week’s Workforce Plan announced by the Welsh Government, a spokesperson for RCGP Cymru Wales said the following.

30 January 2023

New stats show Government must urgently address GP pressures and rising cost of living

Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Chair of the RCGP, responds to ONS figures on the impact of winter pressures between 22 November to 18 November 2022.

26 January 2023

General practice is understaffed, underfunded and overstretched - and we and our patients deserve more, says College

Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Chair of the RCGP, responds to the latest GP workforce and workload data published by NHS Digital.