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30 July 2023

It can be a genuine threat to patient safety and potentially contribute to supply shortages, says College Chair

College Chair responds to the rise in off-label prescriptions of Ozempic for personal weight loss and the impact this has on supply for diabetes treatment.

27 July 2023

GP trends over past year can’t continue, says RCGP Chair

College Chair responds to the latest NHS Digital data on general practice workforce and GP appointments.

27 July 2023

College responds to BMJ investigation into Medical Royal Colleges and industry sponsorship

A recent BMJ article alleges that Medical Royal Colleges ‘do not always disclose publicly’ funding received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

18 July 2023

GPs and our teams can’t work any harder – we need more doctors and more time to care, says College Chair

RCGP Chair responds to figures from the Lib Dems claiming that patients in some parts of the country are waiting up to four weeks for a GP appointment.

14 July 2023

We mustn't get complacent about measles, warns RCGP Chair

Professor Kamila Hawthorne, RCGP Chair, calls for greater vaccine engagement following a data warning on the risk of an outbreak of measles in London.

13 July 2023

RCGP responds to the findings of the latest GP patient survey

The RCGP comments that the latest findings from the GP Patient Survey reflect an over-stretched and over-burdened service.

11 July 2023

RCGP Chair responds to the GMC’s annual national training survey

Professor Kamila Hawthorne, responds to the findings of the GMC’s annual national training survey.

11 July 2023

RCGP responds to Labour’s latest report on GP practice closures

Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners, responds to a report by Labour into GP practice closures.

06 July 2023

RCGP Scotland response to NHS Scotland’s Climate Emergency and Sustainability Annual Report for 2021-22

RCGP Scotland respond to the release of the NHS Scotland’s climate emergency and sustainability annual report for 2021-22.