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06 January 2023

GP partnership model works well for patients, the NHS and the tax payer – but it needs sufficient resource and staffing

RCGP Chair responds to an interview with Shadow Secretary of State for Health, Wes Streeting, published in The Times today.

06 January 2023

GPs pulling out all the stops to deliver care to children despite pressures

Kamila Hawthorne has appeared on Sky News this morning to discuss a Mumsnet survey on parents experiencing difficulties accessing NHS services.

03 January 2023

Winter pressures are NHS-wide including in general practice, says RCGP

College spokespeople have been highlighting GP pressures in the media today.

02 January 2023

Hard-working GPs must not be blamed for lack of appointments, says College

The College has responded to a Liberal Democrat survey claiming that patients are turning to ‘DIY’ treatments due to lack of GP appointments.

22 December 2022

RCGP responds to latest GP workload and workforce figures

Commenting on the latest GP workload and workforce figures from NHS England, Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Chair of the Royal College of GPs said the following.

09 December 2022

College and leading health experts launch latest Strep-A guidance to support busy GPs

The College has worked with leading UK health organisations to publish new guidance on Strep A, bringing everything together in one place to support GP teams.

09 December 2022

College issues advice on Strep A in joint statement with RCPCH and RCEM

Three Medical Royal Colleges are issuing advice for worried parents and healthcare professionals working during a very tough winter.

09 December 2022

GPs are caring for 120 more patients each on average than in 2019 – yet the GP workforce continues to fall

Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, has responded to the latest data from the Office of National Statistics on GP-patient ratios.

08 December 2022

Worried parents need clear advice about when to seek medical help for their children with suspected Strep A, says College Chair

RCGP Chair calls on the Government for clear messaging for parents on when – and when not – to seek medical help as GP teams grapple with Strep A cases.