Royal College of General Practitioners

Warmest wishes of the season from us all at RCGP! A big thank you to all our members for your hard work, dedication, and everything you have done for your College, your patients, and the health service over the past year. We look forward to a happy and healthy New Year together. 🎄 #TeamGP

🌍 This festive season, we’re celebrating the dedication and hard work of our Faculty Climate and Sustainability Leads. From organising events and hosting webinars to setting up sustainability prizes and raising awareness about air pollution, their efforts are making a real impact in addressing the climate emergency. Thank you for championing planetary health and inspiring us all to act for a sustainable future.

RCGP responds to Health Secretary’s GP funding promises. "The Health Secretary has clearly recognised that the solutions to many of the problems in the NHS lie in having a robust general practice service." - Prof. Kamila Hawthorne. Read our full response on our website ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/en7bRG_t

As Disability History Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to highlight two of our RCGP Special Interest Groups that continue the important work of promoting inclusivity and support in general practice: 📌 Learning Disabilities: Explore how to enhance the care provided to patients with learning disabilities, and connect with like-minded GPs passionate about improving outcomes. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g-cTJHYJ 📌 Neurodiversity: Join a community dedicated to advancing understanding and care for neurodivergent patients, sharing resources and knowledge. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/erSedGaz #TeamGP

It's #InternationalMigrantsDay. Migrants often face worse health outcomes; this is unfair and avoidable & tackling health inequalities is at the forefront of the RCGP's priorities. Take a look at some of our eLearning modules and resources designed to support GPs in addressing health inequalities. ⬇️ Take our 45-minute module on health inequalities to explore what they are and why they matter to patients, communities and practitioners. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/e9vB9sJ9 Complete our 30-minute module on inclusion health to understand what it is, the factors that cause exclusion, and the practical actions that you and your practice can take to improve care for these patients. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/ewQS9KP4 Access our 30-minute module on allyship, which focuses on bystander intervention in racism and racial discrimination. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/ekdSdsuv #GetUpToDate #RCGPLearning

Join us for our virtual conference - a fantastic opportunity for GPs, at any career stage, and their wider teams to engage and learn from experts in their fields, whilst gaining insight into the key topics including: - GPs on the frontline - Bridging the gap: empowering success for GP registrars - Delivering research in primary care - Future-proofing your GP career - Championing health equity: your path to impactful advocacy Register today – free for RCGP members. ⤵️ https://www.rcgpvf.org/ #GetUpToDate

📢 What your College is doing for you On behalf of our members, in the past two weeks. ⬇️ ✅ We submitted our response to the 10 Year Health Plan consultation, making the case that general practice must be at its centre. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eUGqM4sj ✅ We secured agreement from Government to overhaul the NHS Long-Term Workforce Plan - with the help of nearly 10,000 GPs who signed our open letter to the Health Secretary calling for this. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/e9vHcyZM ✅ We wrote to The Daily Telegraph making clear that more emphasis on general practice in the Long Term Workforce Plan is positive, but that it must also focus more on retention. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/e6At2ZBm ✅ We appeared at the Health Select Committee where College Chair Kamila Hawthorne outlined how the Government can't meet its commitment to move care into the community without investing in general practice. ✅ We hosted our UK Council meeting - and Devolved Council and Faculty board meetings around the country - discussing key issues for members, such as assisted dying, the Care Quality Commission and private general practice. ✅ We called for a pause in routine CQC inspections in general practice in England and an end to one word ratings, writing to the Minister with responsibility for primary care explaining our rationale ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/erTSDPqY ✅ We met with the General Practitioners Committee of the BMA to discuss key issues facing GPs across the UK, including employment challenges and contractual discussions. ✅ We submitted our draft submission to the next round of the Covid Inquiry, highlighting the vital role GP teams played in the Covid vaccination rollout. ✅ We helped to secure amendments to the new National Planning Policy Framework which will mean local authorities will be required to plan for a broader range of public service health infrastructure needs (including GP surgeries) when considering proposals for new housing development. ✅ We secured coverage on the BBC Online and Sky News responding to the latest NICE guidelines on tirzepatide and the impact it could have on general practice and patients. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/e8D-Qhjh ✅ We featured in the The Telegraph and Daily Express highlighting the pressures rising winter illness causes in general practice and offering advice for patients. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/eaQQyxWz

The effect of GLP-1 receptor agonists on outcomes in knee osteoarthritis among persons with obesity has not been well studied. Read our new EKU Hot Topic to learn about this topic further. ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/ev88Kjus

Discover how genomics is shaping the future of general practice in the latest GP+ podcast. Dr. Will Evans shares his journey into genomics, insights into his dual role as a GP and genetics specialist, and tips for getting involved in this transformative field. 🔗 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eVzhAG8t

Poster abstract submissions are open for Annual Conference 2025 – a great opportunity to communicate the outcomes of your project with fellow practitioners, support your personal development, showcase your skills and help grow your CV. We are accepting submissions across topics including: - Adolescent Health - Practice Development - Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - Health Inequalities - Research - Sustainability in general practice - Quality Improvement – and more! Submit a poster abstract by Friday 14 February. ⤵️https://www.rcgpac.org.uk/ RCGP Annual Conference and Exhibition #RCGPAC