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We encourage the highest standards of general medical practice and act as the voice of GPs in Scotland on education, training, research and clinical standards.

Edinburgh, Scotland
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@RCGPScotland
RCGP Scotland
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Here's a clip from the latest episode of the Generally Speaking podcast discussing #ValueOfGPs. @LindseyMPope makes the argument that GPs must be valued by decision makers so that general practice can flourish. Listen here:
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@RCGPScotland
RCGP Scotland
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Here's some of what RCGP Scotland has done for members over the last fortnight. ⬇️
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@RCGPScotland
RCGP Scotland
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We've just released the latest episode of our Generally Speaking podcast!. @ChrisProv22 and Professor @LindseyMPope talk about the #ValueOfGPs and how to communicate that to policy makers and to GPs alike. 🎧Tune in on Spotify or Apple Podcasts now.
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Generally speaking: The RCGP Scotland Podcast · Episode
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@RCGPScotland
RCGP Scotland
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Last weekend, Chair @ChrisProv22 was on BBC Radio Scotland to discuss the rise in measles cases. Measles is preventable, yet vaccine rates in Scotland have fallen to a 10-year low. You can learn more about preventing measles with the MMR vaccine here:
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RCGP Scotland
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RCGP Scotland is recruiting for a Membership and Events Coordinator, find out more here:
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RCGP Scotland
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Our West Scotland members recently had a fun and nostalgic night socialising at R-CADE. We have plenty more exciting events coming up, with the next one in Perth on Saturday 16 August at Willowgate Adventure Centre. You can book here! ➡️
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RCGP Scotland
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The MMR vaccine is safe, effective, and hugely important. Yet in recent years, its uptake has fallen. Read @ChrisProv22's comments on renewing our efforts to tackle vaccine hesitancy.
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First doses of the MMR vaccine are at the lowest level recorded in 10 years
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@RCGPScotland
RCGP Scotland
11 days
All nominations and the ballot are run through our election partner Civica. 🗳️You can find more information here:
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RCGP Scotland
11 days
Nominate yourself for a position on Scottish Council! . The nomination period has been extended to noon on 22 July. As a Ballot Member, you’ll have the platform to: .✔️Use your voice to shape College policy .🗣️Represent the views and needs of your fellow GPs across Scotland
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RCGP Scotland
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You can read our report on #ValueOfGPs here:
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RCGP Scotland
12 days
Here is Professor Sonia Cottom, Chair of the RCGP Scotland Patient Forum, describing how she sees the value that GPs bring to patients by delivering continuity of care, empowering self management, and a holistic approach.
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@RCGPScotland
RCGP Scotland
12 days
RT @SHAAPAlcohol: Great article from @RCGPScotland Chair, Dr Chris Provan, setting out the important role of minimum unit pricing in reduci….
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Drink-related harms should be given parity with Scotland’s drug-death crisis, with a serious examination of alcohol advertising
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RCGP Scotland
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RCGP Scotland is recruiting for a Climate and Sustainability Clinician Representative, find out more here:
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RCGP Scotland
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Here's some of what RCGP Scotland has done for members over the last fortnight. ⬇️
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RCGP Scotland
16 days
🖊️In today's Scotsman you can read an op-ed from @ChrisProv22 reflecting on the positive impact of Minimum Unit Pricing and calling for tackling alcohol related harms to be given parity with the drug death crisis. #AlcoholAwarenessWeek.
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Drink-related harms should be given parity with Scotland’s drug-death crisis, with a serious examination of alcohol advertising
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@RCGPScotland
RCGP Scotland
16 days
All nominations and the ballot are run through our election partner Civica. 🗳️. You can find more information here:
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RCGP Scotland
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Nominate yourself for a position on Scottish Council!. The nomination period has been extended to noon on 22 July. As a Ballot Member, you’ll have the platform to: .🗣️Use your voice to shape College policy ✔️Represent the views and needs of your fellow GPs across Scotland
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@RCGPScotland
RCGP Scotland
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Read the full report here:
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RCGP Scotland
17 days
Here's RCGP Fellow Dr Michael Blackmore discussing our recent report on #ValueOfGPs. GPs can deliver relational continuity of care which reduces hospitilsations, lowers GP workload and delivers better outcomes for patients.
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@RCGPScotland
RCGP Scotland
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📢Last chance📢. Nominations for two Scottish Council Ballot Member posts close today at noon. Visit the Civica election site now to self nominate!.👉�
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