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15 October 2022

RCGP demands ‘urgent national solution’ to address ‘nonsensical’ visa rules that are impacting on GP workforce

An urgent solution is needed to ensure GP trainees from overseas can continue working in NHS general practice on completion of GP training, the RCGP states.

06 October 2022

Recruitment of ‘GP Assistants’ a positive step, but they are not a substitute for GPs

Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the RCGP, highlights that our teams are overstretched to their limits, ahead of what promises to be a busy winter.

05 October 2022

RCGP Scotland responds to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care's Statement on Health and Care Recovery and Winter Planning

Response to today's statement to the Scottish Parliament on Health and Care Recovery and Winter Planning by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care.

30 September 2022

College concerns over future of White Paper on Health Inequalities

Chair of the RCGP said: “Reports that the Government is considering dropping plans to tackle inequalities in health are deeply concerning.

29 September 2022

Retention as vital as recruitment in addressing GP workforce crisis – College calls for urgent action to keep GPs in the profession

Urgent action must be taken to keep highly-trained and experienced GPs in the NHS workforce delivering patient care, RCGP is warning today.

28 September 2022

College response to Labour Party announcement on GP access

Professor Martin Marshall, Chair of the RCGP, said: “GPs want to do the very best for their patients and we share their frustrations."

21 September 2022

RCGP calls for a GP workforce plan amid rising expectations

RCGP Chair, Martin Marshall, responds to Health Secretary’s announcement on access to general practice.

08 September 2022

Statement from RCGP President Dame Clare Gerada

We are very sorry to hear of the death of Her Majesty The Queen and send our deepest condolences to King Charles and the Royal Family.

08 September 2022

Broughshane doctor wins GP of the Year Award

The Royal College of General Practitioners, which represents over 1400 GPs across Northern Ireland, is proud to announce that Dr Laura Bunting, Broughshane Medical Centre, has been awarded GP of the Year 2022.