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08 February 2022

NHS backlog needs radical ideas – but also, understanding that pressures are not confined to hospitals

The growing NHS backlog is putting patients in a desperate situation and it’s obvious that radical and urgent solutions are needed.

01 February 2022

MMR jab 'critical' to protect society, says RCGP

The college has responded to the recent UKHSA data that shows the MMR vaccination uptake has dropped to the lowest level in a decade.

01 February 2022

Supporting vaccines but not mandates is a welcome decision

The College supports the decision by the Government not to require mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for NHS staff.

29 January 2022

‘Exceptional’ general practice works well for patients, the NHS, and the taxpayer, says College in response to Times article

The College has responded to an article in today’s Times newspaper (29 January) speculating on the future of general practice.

27 January 2022

2021 saw an unprecedented number of GP appointments, reveals latest data

Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, responded to the latest GP appointment data published today.

25 January 2022

New research further highlights importance of continuity of care for patients

RCGP Chair responds research showing that continuity of care is beneficial for dementia patients from the University of Exeter.

25 January 2022

New research further highlights importance of continuity of care for patients

Responding to research from the University of Exeter, published in the British Journal of General Practice, showing that continuity of care is beneficial for dementia patients, Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, said the following.

22 January 2022

College supports calls for delay to mandatory vaccination deadline for NHS staff

The RCGP supports calls for delay to mandatory vaccination deadline for NHS staff.

22 January 2022

College backs delay to mandatory vaccinations for NHS staff

Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, said the following.