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We are the professional home for GPs, led by GPs, maintaining the highest standards in patient care.
The Daffodil Standards support general practice teams to strengthen end-of-life care using a free, evidence-based framework. Sign up today and start using the standards in your practice. ⤵️
https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/49LX-139W
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Join our One Day Essentials: Men's Health conference for practical advice and resources to support patients in general practice. 📅 17 June 📍 Online
https://engage.rcgp.org.uk/event/a2kWS000000WWKv/ev06438?recordId=a2kWS000000WWKv&utm_source=rcgpwebsite&utm_medium=listing&utm_campaign=events
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RCGP members, join us on online Thursday 9 July, 18:30-20:00, for our Special General Meeting (SGM) to learn about proposals from the Council and Trustee Board on revisions to the constitutional documents. ➡️
https://engage.rcgp.org.uk/event/a2kWS000000a5u1/ev06957
2 days ago
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How can we use the Fairer Practice toolkit to meet the Daffodil Standards for all our patients? Dr Lindy Bolzern seeks to answer this in her blog on providing palliative care for people with experience of homelessness.
www.rcgp.org.uk/blog/fairer-practice-homeless-palliative-care
3 days ago
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Explore the Women’s health library, a easy to use hub keeping you up to date with the latest women’s health guidance. Resources are organised by topic to support learning, CPD, and confident, evidence based care.
https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/index.php?categoryid=57
3 days ago
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Join us as Dr Stuart Kyle, a GP based in Swansea, discusses his experience with ADHD management in adults. Learn about the challenges of diagnosis in general practice and the importance of a supportive approach to care.
https://youtu.be/XdD1TWcIiaM
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Bridging the Gaps: practical solutions for ADHD management in adults
00:06 - Introduction and Dr. Stuart Kyle’s background00:38 - Perso...
https://youtu.be/XdD1TWcIiaM
4 days ago
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This Volunteers’ Week, RCGP President Dr Victoria Tzortziou-Brown thanks all of our Advocates across the UK for the vital role they play in supporting the College, members and communities. 💙 'We simply couldn’t do it without you.'
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5 days ago
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Are you a GP interested in research delivery? Read this blog from GP, Dr Selena Harris where she discusses the benefits of research delivery and support available for other practices in Wales to get involved.
www.rcgp.org.uk/Blog/Delivering-research-in-general-practice-in-Wales
6 days ago
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This World Environment Day, explore the Green Impact for Health Toolkit - free guidance to help practices reduce emissions, cut waste and improve sustainability.
https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/page/view.php?id=16603
7 days ago
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RCGP Fellowship is the highest mark of professional recognition awarded by the College, recognising your contribution to general practice and the wider profession. Applications are now open, and it’s free to apply. ⤵️
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/membership/fellowship
13 days ago
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Are you a GP interested in research delivery? Then this blog from Dr Uwa Ima-Edomwonyi, GP at Donneybrook Medical Centre in Greater Manchester, is for you. Visit our website to read this brilliant advice from Uwa.
www.rcgp.org.uk/Blog/Research-delivery-getting-started
14 days ago
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Essential Knowledge Update: Prostate cancer Our latest EKU Hot Topic reviews recent New England Journal of Medicine research on transdermal estradiol patches in locally advanced prostate cancer. ⤵️
https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/page/view.php?id=16807
15 days ago
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Wishing a peaceful and joyful Eid al-Adha to all our members celebrating.
16 days ago
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Have you signed our petition yet? Navigating health issues is hard enough: the system shouldn't make it harder. We're calling for: • Clearer NHS care pathways • Better access to general practice • Systems that let patients track their care ➡️
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/762586
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16 days ago
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In the latest GP+ podcast, Dr Charlie Andrews discusses his journey into gastroenterology, the development of a new national training programme for GPs, and the value of closer working between primary and secondary care. Listen now
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/your-career/diversify
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17 days ago
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Health inequalities are not inevitable. Join us in Manchester for The Fairer Practice conference: Turning commitment into action - exploring practical approaches to improving health equity in general practice. 📅 24 June 2026 Sign up:
https://engage.rcgp.org.uk/event/a2kWS000000UwJV/ev06191
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18 days ago
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By attending the RCGP Annual Conference, you ensure your revalidation requirements are met within a supportive environment designed for the primary care community. ⤵️
https://www.rcgpac.org.uk/programme?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=RCGPACInstagramMay&utm_id=RCGPACInstagramMay
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19 days ago
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Applications are now open for our Shaping the Future leadership programme. This 6-month programme is designed to help you build confidence and skills. Free for members. Applications close 31 May. ⤵️
rcgp.org.uk/your-career/leadership-management/shaping-the-future
20 days ago
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That’s a wrap on the Inspire Awards 2026 ✨ A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, and congratulations to all of our incredible nominees and winners. It was an unforgettable evening celebrating the people and teams making a real difference across general practice. 💙
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21 days ago
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A fantastic day at the Advocate Summit at 30 Euston Square. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a great day of discussion and collaboration. Safe travels home!
22 days ago
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GPs, if you or a colleague are pregnant, check out this must read roadmap from Dr Jaz Dhillon, GP and Co-founder RCGP Parent and Carer Special Interest Group on transitioning into parenthood and back into work.
www.rcgp.org.uk/Blog/Parenthood-as-a-GP
24 days ago
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We have sent a letter to the new Health Secretary to ask for a meeting. Read in full on our website:
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/News/College-letter-to-new-Health-Secretary
25 days ago
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This Mental Health Awareness Week, explore guidance to support GPs in helping patients stay safe from suicide - including practical advice on conversations, safety planning and support services.
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/Blog/Helping-Patients-Stay-Safe-from-Suicide
26 days ago
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1 in 2 people in the UK will develop cancer in their lifetime. In our latest EKU podcast, Professor Willie Hamilton and Dr Thomas Round explore cancer detection in primary care. Listen to the podcast. ⤵️
https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/eku-podcasts
27 days ago
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The RCGP Annual Conference is where the GP community comes together. Book by 2 July to save up to £175 with early-bird rates. ⤵️
https://www.rcgpac.org.uk/programme?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=RCGPACLinkedInMay&utm_id=RCGPACLinkedInMay
28 days ago
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Hay fever/allergic rhinitis rates are currently above the seasonal average, according to the latest RSC data. Explore the Allergy Hub for podcasts, patient cases and more:
https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/view.php?id=509
29 days ago
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“General practice must be at the heart of any reforms to the NHS" College President Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown responds to the King’s Speech. Read in full on our website
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/news/rcgp-responds-to-the-king%E2%80%99s-speech
30 days ago
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This month, Vice President of Professional Development Margaret Ikpoh has selected resources that sharpen GPs' clinical instincts while strengthening the less-visible but equally vital aspects of your role as GPs. Find out more via the links below. ⤵️ https://linktr.ee/RCGP
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30 days ago
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What happens when a GP surgery is left almost untouched for 40 years? In our latest GP Frontline article, RCGP archivist Hanna Polasky explores a recently discovered 1980s GP practice 'time capsule'. ⤵️
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/gp-frontline/spring-2026-80s-times-capsule
about 1 month ago
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Taking action for mental health starts with small steps. This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re working together with @sport-england-se.bsky.social to highlight the role movement can play in improving wellbeing.
https://youtu.be/QDqirQIfloo
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What Movement Does To Your Body
What happens to our bodies when we move? - turning complex neuroscience into a simple, clear explanation.People often hear that physical activity is ‘good fo...
https://youtu.be/QDqirQIfloo
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Applications are now open for our Shaping the Future leadership programme. This 6-month programme is designed to help you build confidence and skills. Free for members. Applications close 31 May. ⤵️
rcgp.org.uk/your-career/leadership-management/shaping-the-future
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Ovarian cancer isn’t a 'silent killer'; most women have symptoms. This
#WorldOvarianCancerDay
, build confidence in recognising when to investigate bloating and abdominal symptoms. Free eLearning for GPs. ⤵️
https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/info.php?id=121
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“We need more GPs - not targets” Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, RCGP President, has responded to reports that the Prime Minister is considering a new target for improving patients’ experience of making a GP appointment. Read our full statement >
www.rcgp.org.uk/News/More-GPs-not-targets
about 1 month ago
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There are 12 million people in the UK living with hearing loss, a number that continues to rise. This Deaf Awareness Week, explore our Deafness and Hearing Loss Toolkit, designed to support GPs in delivering more accessible, inclusive care.
https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/book/view.php?id=12532
about 1 month ago
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Our brand new 15-minute module based on the latest NICE, BTS and SIGN Guidance on the diagnosis. monitoring and management of asthma is now available and focuses on the most important changes for all members of the primary care team.
https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/info.php?id=1162
about 1 month ago
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GP partner early in your career, would you consider it? In this GP Frontline article, Dr Emma Wong shares the pros, challenges and why better support is needed for early-career GPs. https://www.rcgp.org.uk/gp-frontline/spring-2026-opinion-emma-wong
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In this InnovAiT YouTube episode, Dr Anna Buckland, a GP with a special interest in paediatrics, delves into the often-overlooked topic of primary headaches in children. Discover effective strategies for managing primary headaches in children. ⤵️
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVC6VtY9z0c
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In our latest GP Frontline, Dr Jude Danby reflects on a 30-year career in general practice, from serving the same community in Bradford to the lessons she’s learned about leadership, balance and retirement. Read in full
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/gp-frontline/spring-2026-10-minutes-consultation
about 1 month ago
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A public health emergency? In our latest GP Frontline, we explore growing concerns around the impact of online harms on children and young people. Read in full on our website
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/gp-frontline/spring-2026-online-harms
about 1 month ago
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Navigating health issues is hard enough: the system shouldn't make it harder. Our petition calls for: • Clearer NHS care pathways • Better access to general practice • Systems that let patients track their care Sign and share today. ➡️
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/762586
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about 1 month ago
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What impact can GPs have beyond the consultation room? This GP Frontline article shares how Dr Amina Al-Yassin is improving child health through leadership and innovation. ⤵️ https://www.rcgp.org.uk/gp-frontline/spring-2026-adolescent-health
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about 1 month ago
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We’re calling for urgent co-ordinated action from the Government and NHS England to address the root causes of unnecessary workload in general practice. Read our new report ‘Tackling the GP workload crisis’ for our recommendations. ➡️
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/policy-areas/workload
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about 1 month ago
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Can general practice deliver net zero without proper investment? This GP Frontline article explores the barriers GP practices face in accessing green funding and why change is needed. ⤵️ https://www.rcgp.org.uk/gp-frontline/spring-2026-net-zero
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about 1 month ago
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Recurrent UTIs: When should we look deeper? Our latest Essential Knowledge Update Hot Topic explores research on UTIs and bladder cancer. ⤵️
https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/enrol/index.php?id=190
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Shame and stigma still prevent many women from seeking care. In this GP Frontline article, Dr Aziza Sesay reflects on the role of language in improving outcomes. Read more on our website
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/gp-frontline/spring-2026-women-s-health
about 1 month ago
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Ethical decisions are part of daily general practice. This GP Frontline article explores how GPs navigate complex decisions and uncertainty. ⤵️ https://www.rcgp.org.uk/gp-frontline/spring-2026-ethics-committee
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about 2 months ago
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Looking for guidance, clarity or a fresh perspective? Join RCGP Mentoring as a mentee and gain support from someone who understands your journey. Find out more. ⤵️
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/your-career/gp-mentoring
about 2 months ago
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An IMG’s journey. “It was very difficult… but it was worth it.” In our latest GP Frontline, Dr Mostafa Abdallah reflects on the challenges and rewards of becoming a GP in the UK. Read the full story on our website
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/gp-frontline/spring-2026-img-journey
about 2 months ago
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GP partner early in your career, would you consider it? In this GP Frontline article, Dr Emma Wong shares the pros, challenges and why better support is needed for early-career GPs. https://www.rcgp.org.uk/gp-frontline/spring-2026-opinion-emma-wong
#GeneralPractice
#RCGP
about 2 months ago
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Finding your voice in medicine Dr Rammya Mathew joins the latest GP+ podcast to discuss medical journalism, overcoming imposter syndrome, and balancing a portfolio career. Listen in full🎧
https://www.rcgp.org.uk/your-career/diversify
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