RCGP news
12 January 2023
Statins safe and effective when prescribed appropriately – but implications for overdiagnosis and GP workload must be considered
Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Chair of the RCGP, responds to the announcement of new draft guidance from NICE on use of statins.
09 January 2023
General practice reduces pressures across NHS – but must be resourced and staffed to fulfil this function
Responding to a survey from the i newspaper linking GP access to A&E pressures, Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Chair of the RCGP, said the following.
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.
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