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25 April 2024

RCGP Cymru Wales expresses concerns about practice closures and declining numbers

RCGP Cymru Wales is concerned about declining number of general practitioners and GP practices in Wales, following the publication of data by Welsh Government.

24 April 2024

Health inequalities extend to cancer diagnosis - and this must be addressed

The College responds to new research from QualityWatch showing particular groups require more GP appointments to determine cancer diagnosis'.

19 April 2024

Fit note reform must prioritise health of patient

The RCGP has responded to Government plans to consult on reforms to the Fit Note process, announced today.

16 April 2024

RCGP welcomes Bill that could create the first generation of non-smokers

The College supports the Tobacco and Vapes Bill as it passes its second reading in parliament.

16 April 2024

Patients need more GPs, wherever they live, says College

College Chair Kamila Hawthorne responds to a study in today’s BJGP exploring the link between GP shortages and patient health.

16 April 2024

RCGPNI launches new strategy to tackle GP workforce retention

RCGP Northern Ireland has announced the publication of its new report, “A Workforce Fit for the Future: RCGPNI Retention Strategy”.

12 April 2024

'Urgent action to promote and encourage retention of our GPs is needed', RCGP responds to GMC research

The College responds to new research from the GMC showing thousands of doctors could be considering leaving the UK.

10 April 2024

RCGPNI Chair responds to the reinstatement of funding to primary care vasectomy service in Northern Ireland

Dr Ursula Mason has commented on Minister Swann’s announcement on the future of vasectomy services in Northern Ireland.

08 April 2024

Our leaking roofs and mouldy walls can’t wait – GP practices need funding now

College Vice Chair gives a firsthand account of the state of her practice’s infrastructure to inews.