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02 December 2023

RCGP open to learning from other countries – but new initiatives must be backed up by resource

The College responds to comments by Shadow Secretary of State for Health Wes Streeting about future of UK general practice during his visit to Australia.

30 November 2023

‘This is becoming increasingly unsustainable’ – College responds to latest GP appointment data

College Vice Chair, Dr Victoria Tzortziou-Brown responds to NHS Digital’s data on general practice workforce and GP appointments for October.

30 November 2023

Continuity of care is highly valued by GPs – College responds to new study

College Vice Chair, Dr Victoria Tzortziou-Brown responds to the latest study on the importance of continuity of care in general practice.

29 November 2023

Safe care delivered in general practice every day - College responds to new study

RCGP Vice Chair, Dr Victoria Tzortziou-Brown, responds to a study on the safety of remote consultations in general practice in the Independent and Mail Online.

20 November 2023

Autumn Statement is key opportunity for Chancellor to invest in ‘inadequate’ and ‘unsafe’ GP infrastructure

The RCGP is calling on the Chancellor to address the risk posed to general practice and patient care by 'inadequate' and 'unsafe' GP infrastructure.

17 November 2023

College issues further explanation for SCA technical difficulties on Tuesday 14 November

The College Chair and Chief Examiner have written a further letter to trainees about the technical incident affecting some SCA candidates on Tuesday afternoon.

17 November 2023

Exploring a range of potential treatments for menopause ‘helpful’, says RCGP

College Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne appears in today’s Guardian responding to the latest NICE evidence review for menopause treatment.

15 November 2023

College message to candidates sitting new SCA

RCGP issues apology to candidates who were unable to complete the new Simulated Consultation Assessment component of the MRCGP examination following a temporary technical outage.

13 November 2023

College calls for solution to bring about ‘a lasting peace’ as Middle East conflict continues

The College has issued a further statement on the situation in the Middle East, following latest reports of the impact on medical colleagues trying to provide care.