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03 October 2024

GPs in deprived areas responsible for almost 2,500 patients per head

New research finds GPs in deprived areas are responsible for caring for 2,450 patients per head – considerably more than in affluent areas of the country.

02 October 2024

College writes to NHS Director on GP jobs shortage funding

RCGP Chair has written to NHS England Director for Primary and Community Services asking for reassurance on the future of ‘lifeline’ funding for GPs.

22 September 2024

RCGP warns of 'mass exodus' if retention of GPs isn't prioritised

Over 40% of GPs are unlikely to be working in general practice in five years' time, according to shock polling from the Royal College of GPs.

20 September 2024

RCGP changes position on Physician Associates working in general practice

The RCGP's governing UK Council has today voted to oppose a role for Physician Associates working in general practice. 

18 September 2024

Wes Streeting to address RCGPAC

Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, will address GPs and primary care professionals at the RCGP Annual Conference this October.

16 September 2024

‘We need to see funding for general practice in autumn’ says College Chair

RCGP Chair calls for emergency GP funding in the October Budget following the latest analysis of waiting times for GP appointments by the Liberal Democrats.

12 September 2024

College responds to Darzi Report

RCGP Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne responds to Lord Darzi’s independent investigation of the NHS in England.

04 September 2024

We need to recruit, but crucially we need to retain more GPs to deliver patient care

College Chair Kamila Hawthorne has responded to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine's study on the fall in FTE qualified GPs.

03 September 2024

End of life care ‘essence’ of general practice – report concerns ‘must be addressed’

Professor Kamila Hawthorne responds to Marie Curie’s Better End of Life: Time to Care in England report, published today.