GPs provide holistic care for patients affected by problem drug use, who often suffer from chronic health issues. Medical education & GP training should better prepare GPs for trauma-informed, inclusive care. Hear from W Scotland Chair Dr Blackmore 📺

Here's RCGP Scotland Chair @ChrisProv22 sharing his thoughts on the vital role of GPs in delivering whole-person, complex medical care in the community. You can read the full report on the #ValueOfGPs here:

Nominations closing soon!📢⏱️. Nominations for two RCGP Scottish Council nationally elected members are open until noon on Tuesday 8 July. Visit our election hub for all the information you need.👉�

RT @PMA_UK_: The @rcgp is running a survey to better understand GP vacancies and recruitment across the UK. The survey takes around 10 min….

Please note that only one response per practice is required, and the survey can be accessed here:

Calling all practice managers!. You may have received an email from RCGP asking you to participate in a survey to help grow our understanding of GP vacancies. The survey closes on 7 July and your response will be anonymous and confidential.

Our newly launched coaching programme for First5 GPs, 'First5 to Partnership' is already fully subscribed, demonstrating the need for this support for early career GPs. Please email F5coach-scot@rcgp.org.uk to register your interest for the waitlist.

Here is Dr Sigi Joseph sharing her experience of being a ballot member of Scottish Council. Nominations for two ballot member spots are open until Tuesday 8 July, and you can self-nominate here:

‼️Nominations for two RCGP Scottish Council nationally elected members close at noon Tuesday 8 July.‼️. Visit the Civica election site for details on how to self nominate This is your chance to join Scottish Council and represent GPs across Scotland!

Applications are now open for the next two cohorts of the Mid-Career Matters programme. Find out more and apply before the closing date of Friday 01 August:

Here's some of what RCGP Scotland has done for members over the last fortnight. ⬇️

RCGP Scotland is recruiting for a Climate and Sustainability Clinician Representative, find out more here:

📢Get involved! Nominations for two RCGP Scottish Council nationally elected members are open until Tuesday 8 July. Visit the Civica election site for details on how to self nominate 👉

Read our full response to the Scottish General Practitioners Committee entering into formal dispute with the Scottish Government here:.

Hear from Co-Chair GP Registrar and First5 Committee Dr Cameron Kennedy about how he describes the #ValueOfGPs, helping patients navigate healthcare systems. You can read our report on Whole Person Medical Care: The value of the General Practitioner here:

🎯Over 100 delegates have completed the Certificate in the Management of Problem Drug Use Part One course this project year after an additional delivery of the course was held on Friday in Edinburgh due to high interest. More info on the course here ➡️

Last week, our officer team gave evidence to the Public Audit Committee on the 2018 contract. @ChrisProv22 described the outdated GP IT equipment, hampering the ability of GPs and their teams to deliver care, and called for e-prescribing to be finally delivered.

In giving evidence to the Public Audit Committee, @ChrisProv22 was asked about access. GPs are as frustrated as patients by barriers to access, but promises of better access are unlikely to be met safely unless capacity in general practice is significantly expanded.

Today is #CleanAirDay 🌍. Air pollution is harmful to health and contributes to Scotland’s poor record of health inequity. We call for public health action on transport and welcome the Cross Party Group on Sustainable Transport's new paper. Read more:

Thanks to @TheScotsman for covering the evidence our officers gave to the Public Audit Committee. GPs and teams need IT that works quickly and communicates well with other parts of the health system, freeing up time to be spent with patients.