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14 October 2024
Outdated, rundown and simply not fit for purpose
College Honorary Treasurer Dr Steve Mowle has written an op-ed in the Daily Express this morning, detailing the inadequate state of GP premises and digital infrastructure.
14 October 2024
GPs sound the alarm over ‘outdated’ infrastructure
A third of GPs report that their work PC or laptop software is not fit for purpose, while more than a third say their practice building is inadequate for providing care for patients.
04 October 2024
GPs want to care for their patients, not fill in forms, says College Chair
RCGP Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne has welcomed Health Secretary Wes Streeting's announcement to cut GP bureaucracy in his keynote address to RCGP annual conference this morning.
03 October 2024
'There is no NHS without GPs - you deserve better', RCGP Chair tells annual conference
Professor Kamila Hawthorne, Chair of the Royal College of GPs, has today given her plenary address to over 2,000 GPs and healthcare professionals at the start of the RCGP annual conference 2024 in Liverpool.
Upcoming events
15 October 2024
Hot topics | One Day Essentials
This one day conference aims to refresh and renew information on common infectious diseases that primary care clinicians are likely to encounter over the 2024/25 winter period.
15 October 2024
RCGP North Wales Faculty - Welcome to the College
We invite you to join us for an engaging evening to learn about the role of the RCGP in your training journey. The evening will begin with registration and drinks, providing an opportunity to chat with fellow trainees. Dr Claire Campbell (RCGP Wales Vice Chair), Dr Hayley Jones (RCGP North Wales Faculty First5 Lead and Programme Director), and Dr Declan Dudley (RCGP Wales AiT Committee Chair) will offer an introduction followed by a complimentary buffet and refreshments.
15 October 2024
RCGP North Wales Faculty - GP with Extended Roles
Are you considering a GP portfolio career but unsure how to develop a special interest? Are you looking for local opportunities to diversify your GP career? We've invited prominent local GPs with various extended roles to share their journeys to becoming successful portfolio GPs. They'll offer top tips and advice on starting as a GPwER and balancing multiple job roles.
16 October 2024
Minor Surgery Skills | Entry Level (includes DOPS) - Norwich
This two-day beginners course is a mixture of theoretical and practical sessions and is intended for all GPs who wish to carry out Minor Surgery in their practices. It also includes the Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment.
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