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Royal College of General Practitioners
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This UK Disability History Month, we’re spotlighting our Learning Disabilities Special Interest Group, a network of GPs and healthcare professionals improving care for people with learning disabilities. Join the group and help shape better, more inclusive care. ⤵️
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Royal College of General Practitioners
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GPs and GP Registrars, you have until this Friday, 14 November to join our Chair, Professor Kamila Hawthorne and others in signing a letter to Wes Streeting, calling on him to make sure the upcoming 10 Year Workforce Plan isn’t another missed opportunity. The Government can’t
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Faith, bias and belonging: a GP’s reflections for Islamophobia Awareness Month Dr Bushra Kamal shares her reflections on faith, inclusion and compassion in medicine, and why talking about Islamophobia matters. From her journey as a Muslim GP to creating spaces for shared
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Royal College of General Practitioners
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Ahead of Armistice Day, King Charles visited ‘Veteran Friendly’ Chatfield Health Care in Battersea, London. He met College members Dr Jonathan Leach and Brigadier Robin Simpson, who masterminded the scheme, along with RCGP Chair Prof Kamila Hawthorne, Armed Forces veterans and
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Royal College of General Practitioners
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On Armistice Day, the College pays tribute to the bravery of those serving in our Armed Forces, both past and present. It is also a time to recognise the crucial role of general practice in supporting veterans with their mental and physical health. Together with @NHSEngland,
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Royal College of General Practitioners
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RCGP warns of a 'mass exodus' of GPs within five years. New polling by the College reveals nearly a third of GPs are unlikely to be working in general practice in five years’ time. Nearly a third of GPs are unlikely to be working in general practice in five years’ time
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Royal College of General Practitioners
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📣 Important announcement: RCGP Online Learning Environment (OLE) is back online! Watch our short video on the latest improvements to the CPD catalogue - it's now easier to navigate content by topic, mode and content length. 🔗 https://t.co/55mRcEGTvw
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Royal College of General Practitioners
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🗺️ Mapping inequality in 1970s Britain In 1971, GP and researcher Professor Brian Jarman mapped out the links between health and living conditions across the UK - from bronchitis mortality to lone parent households and homes without basic amenities. His early work laid the
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Royal College of General Practitioners
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This Remembrance Sunday we’d like to thank all our #VeteranFriendlyGP practices for signing up to support veterans who may be silently struggling with their health. GP practices, remember to ask your patients if they’re veterans or if they have served in armed forces.
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Royal College of General Practitioners
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The Government can’t keep expecting general practice to provide timely, safe care for patients if we simply don’t have the means to do so. That’s why our Chair, Professor Kamila Hawthorne, is asking you to join her in signing a letter to Wes Streeting, calling on him to make
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Royal College of General Practitioners
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Ahead of Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day, King Charles visited ‘Veteran Friendly’ Chatfield Health Care in Battersea, London. He met College members Dr Jonathan Leach and Brigadier Robin Simpson, who masterminded the scheme, along with RCGP Chair Prof Kamila Hawthorne, Armed
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Royal College of General Practitioners
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Chair Professor Kamila Hawthorne warns that the latest data from the RCGP’s Research and Surveillance Centre shows high levels of flu and respiratory illnesses earlier than expected this winter and offers advice to protect vulnerable groups and reduce pressure on the NHS. Read
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Royal College of General Practitioners
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📣 Reminder: RCGP Online Learning Environment (OLE) is inaccessible from 7-10 November as we carry out essential maintenance. The upgrade will enhance the functionality of the OLE and provide a refreshed ‘look and feel'. We'll be back online next week!
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Royal College of General Practitioners
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📉 GP numbers haven’t kept up with population growth in recent years but what does the latest data reveal? Explore our new RCGP Hot Topic, based on a recent @bmj_latest study, and stay up to date with the trends shaping general practice. ⤵️ https://t.co/8CAyA6zDFY #GPWorkforce
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Royal College of General Practitioners
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📣 Important reminder: RCGP Online Learning Environment (OLE) will be inaccessible from tomorrow, 7-10 November as we carry out essential maintenance. The upgrade will enhance the functionality of the OLE and provide a refreshed ‘look and feel’. We apologise for any
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Royal College of General Practitioners
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Have you signed up to our Managing Addictions in Primary Care Conference 2026? It’s taking place in Liverpool on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 February and you can join us for one or both days. Listen to one of the conference chairs, Dr Stephen Willott MRCGP, to find out what you
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Royal College of General Practitioners
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We have responded to Sir Charlie Mayfield’s Keep Britain Working review, which proposes changes to the fit note process as part of efforts to support people living with ill-health and disabled people to remain in or return to work. Read in full on our website
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Royal College of General Practitioners
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🎧 NEW: RCGP Learning Podcast Dr Thomas Round speaks to Dr Helen Jarvis about fatty liver disease in primary care exploring definitions, risk factors, diagnosis & management. Listen and update your knowledge. ⤵️ https://t.co/gjiVSA5Glk #RCGPLearning #PrimaryCare #GPCommunity
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Royal College of General Practitioners
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📢 From speaking out on proposed changes to National Insurance and defending GPs in the media, to influencing key debates in Parliament and across the health sector - here’s what your College is doing for you
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