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              Official Twitter channel of the Northern Ireland Council of The Royal College of General Practitioners
              
              Belfast, Northern Ireland
            
            
              
              Joined September 2011
            
            
           We are pleased to announce the publication of our new retention strategy, based on extensive consultation with 200 NI GPs and outlining key retention challenges and solutions to preserve our GP workforce. Our statement and full report are here:  https://t.co/y8pjBxOA3w 
          
          
                
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             Learn best practices for reducing medication while minimising risks and side effects. Register now:  https://t.co/Co8u51Qi9y 
          
          
                
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             Save the date! RCGPNI's biggest conference of the year - sessions for all GPs, including trainees. Register now:  https://t.co/Y1uKWlW5Xf 
            @_NIMDTA @rcgp @setrust @BelfastTrust
          
          
                
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             The whole practice team is invited to an interview-style session on managing burnout and stress in General Practice. Register now:  https://t.co/DhzuHLDVmL 
          
          
                
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             RCGPNI are recruiting an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead for the Northern Ireland Council. Nominate yourself or a colleague now:  https://t.co/lbKY7jjeNT 
          
          
                
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             RCGPNI are recruiting an International Medical Graduate (IMG) Lead for the Northern Ireland Council. Nominate yourself or a colleague now:  https://t.co/UgFRY0W2y8 
          
          
                
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             RCGPNI and the RBHSC SimEd Team warmly invite you to join us for a full day of evidence-based paediatric learning, suitable for GPs at all career stages. Register hereπ  https://t.co/Q7ZmPlB3Gk 
            @SimEdRBHSC @_NIMDTA @rcgp
          
          
                
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             We are very disappointed to receive the news that the Health Minister has scaled back the mental health strategy due to financial constraints. Mental health services have been chronically underfunded for years. RCGGPNI call for meaningful investment into mental health services 
           Stormont's 10-year mental health strategy being scaled back due to lack of funds is absolutely devastating, says Northern Ireland's mental health champion. 
          
                
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             RCGPNI warmly invites you to a focused session on protecting general practice from financial risk. Topics will include the new face of financial risk and newer challenges. Register now:  https://t.co/wKuVgnsAYF 
          
          
                
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             Book your place today! 
           Our latest CPD & MedEd bonanza π - Primary Care Paediatrics study day with @rcgp_ni- Thurs 4th Dec @ArmaghCityHotel - Lots for all HCPs in 1o & 2o care @GPTrainingNI @NIPaedsTrainees @_NIMDTA @RCGP_RoI @RCPCHIreland miss it, miss out! 
            
                
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             RCGPNI are recruiting an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Representative for the Northern Ireland Council. Nominate yourself or a colleague now:  https://t.co/wzDq30EaBl 
          
          
                
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             RCGPNI warmly invites you to attend an Active Bystander Training course. This session has been developed to support ALL members of the Primary Care Team. Register now:  https://t.co/jpalcA9OnJ 
            @RCGPScotland @RCGPWales @_NIMDTA @BelfastTrust @setrust @NHSCTrust @rcgp @GPNI_co_uk
          
          
                
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             RCGPNI are recruiting an International Medical Graduate (IMG) Representative for the Northern Ireland Council. Nominate yourself or a colleague now:  https://t.co/UgFRY0VuIA 
          
          
                
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             ππ’π‘ππ₯ππ§π¨πππ§ππ’π‘π¦ ππΏ ππΌππΆππ² ππ²π°πΈ β named GP of the Year 2025 by Royal College of General Practitioners NI (@rcgp_ni)! π©Ί Based in Mid & East Antrim, Dr Beckβs compassionate care has been making an impact with her patients. 
          
            
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              Dr Louise Beck of Victoria Surgery, Larne, has been crowned GP of the Year 2025 by RCGPNI, alongside University Street Surgery as Practice of the Year. Discover their inspiring dedication to patient...
            
                
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             We are delighted to announce the winners of the Practice of the Year and GP of the Year Award 2025 Practice of the Year award was presented to University Street Surgery in Belfast GP of the Year award was presented to Dr Louise Beck from Victoria Surgery, Larne Congratulations! 
          
                
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             RCGPNI are delighted to announce a CPD session on safely deprescribing antidepressants and psychiatric medications. Register now:  https://t.co/Co8u51Qi9y 
            @_NIMDTA @rcgp @RCGPScotland @RCGPWales @BelfastTrust @NHSCTrust @setrust
          
          
                
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             For RCGPNI, patient safety is at the core of everything we do. Paracetamol is safe and remains the recommended pain relief option for women during pregnancy. If you have any concerns, your GP or obstetric team can help. 
           Paracetamol is the first choice of painkiller if you're pregnant and is still considered the safest choice of pain relief during pregnancy. There is no evidence it causes autism in children. Kate Brintworth, our Chief Midwifery Officer, explains moreβ―π₯ 
            
                
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             βοΈA huge congratulations to Dr Catherine Graham - winner of the RCGPNI annual Chairβs Award! π 
          
                
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             Junior Minister Joanne Bunting has attended a tree dedication ceremony at an event commemorating doctors and healthcare workers who have lost their lives to suicide. Junior Minister Bunting said our healthcare workers should feel valued and supported, and those experiencing 
          
                
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