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20 March 2024

RCGPNI Chair comments on release of Northern Ireland Audit Office report on Access to General Practice in Northern Ireland

Chair of RCGPNI comments on the release of the Northern Ireland Audit Office report "Access to General Practice in Northern Ireland".

18 March 2024

‘More must be done to tackle health inequalities’ says College Chair

RCGP Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne responds to King's Fund research on how poverty impacts NHS services.

14 March 2024

‘Patients want a well-funded general practice’ says College Chair

RCGP Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne responds to a survey by Rebuild General Practice on widespread consensus to prioritise general practice funding.

08 March 2024

RCGP strengthens ‘red lines’ on Physician Associates working in general practice

The RCGP has strengthened and updated its position on the role and regulation of Physician Associates (PAs) working in general practice.

08 March 2024

RCGP calls for immediate action on GP workforce pressures

The College responds to new report from the Nuffield Trust showing patients can face an uphill struggle to see a GP.

07 March 2024

GPs and their teams deliver 32.5 million appointments in January 2024

'Unsustainable' workload in general practice, as highlighted by latest NHS appointment figures.

06 March 2024

RCGP writes to express 'dismay' over new GP contract

The RCGP has raised concerns with the DHSC and NHSE over new GP contract arrangements, which will result in real terms funding cuts to general practice.

04 March 2024

College welcomes greater awareness and research for endometriosis

College Chair responds to the latest research by Endometriosis UK on diagnosis times.

04 March 2024

RCGP urges higher childhood vaccination uptake

College Chair Professor responds to the latest campaign from UKHSA and NHS England urging parents to ensure their children catch up on missed vaccinations.