RCGP RESOURCE CENTRE


This resource centre has been produced in association with the Royal College of General Practitioners, network of more than 42,000 GPs and the voice of the profession on education, training, research and standards. Since 2007, GP has been proud to be the media partner for the RCGP's annual conference. This year it takes place in Glasgow from 4-6 October. For more information and booking, visit the RCGP website.


LATEST NEWS FROM THE RCGP

RCGP demands withdrawal of Health Bill in letter to PM

RCGP demands withdrawal of Health Bill in letter to PM

03 February 2012

The RCGP has written to prime minister David Cameron demanding the complete withdrawal of the Health Bill.

 
 
Royal colleges step up Health Bill opposition

Royal colleges step up Health Bill opposition

30 January 2012

The Royal College of Radiologists has joined the Royal College of Nurses (RCN) and the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) in opposing the Health and Social Care Bill.

 
 
How radical was the Future Forum?

How radical was the Future Forum?

18 January 2012

Susie Sell reports on how health professionals reacted to the NHS Future Forum's proposals for healthcare reform.

 
 
Dr Clare Gerada to join 160-mile protest run against Health Bill

Dr Clare Gerada to join 160-mile protest run against Health Bill

13 January 2012

RCGP chairwoman Dr Clare Gerada will be running the final leg of a 160-mile protest run against the Health Bill.

 
 
98% of RCGP members call for Health Bill withdrawal

98% of RCGP members call for Health Bill withdrawal

12 January 2012

Almost all (98%) RCGP members think the RCGP should call for the Health and Social Care Bill to be withdrawn.

 
 
RCGP polls members on Health Bill withdrawal call

RCGP polls members on Health Bill withdrawal call

22 December 2011

RCGP members are being surveyed on whether the college should call for the Health and Social Care Bill to be withdrawn.

 
 
RCGP echoes BMA attack on commissioning support plans

RCGP echoes BMA attack on commissioning support plans

01 December 2011

The RCGP has echoed BMA criticism of a draft DoH report on commissioning, warning that 'alarm bells' are ringing over the government's plans.

 
 
Exclusive: GPs face legal action under DoH flu vaccine plans

Exclusive: GPs face legal action under DoH flu vaccine plans

29 November 2011

GPs could face legal action under DoH plans to force them to share flu vaccine with neighbouring practices, the RCGP has warned.

 
 
 
 

HOT TOPICS AT THE RCGP

MRCGP - AKT practice questions Need help preparing for the applied knowledge test?

GP Training - Academic general practice Academia can provide a rewarding change from clinical practice, says Dr Mareeni Raymond.

CCG Conflict of Interest - Do you pass the Paxman test? RCGP/NHS Confederation have drawn up CCG conflict of interest guidance.

The transition from trainee to GP First5 is an RCGP initiative to support GPs in the five years after qualifying, says Dr Pipin Singh.

Viewpoint - Locums need dedicated training Dr Judith Harvey explains why it is vital to devise a support system for the freelance GP workforce.

Preparing for the CSA - how GPonline.com can help GPonline.com has a range of resources to help GP registrars ensure they are equipped with the skills needed for the CSA exam.

GUEST EDITORIAL: DR CLARE GERADA

Guest Editorial - I don't do resolutions but here are my 2012 hopes

Guest Editorial - I don't do resolutions but here are my 2012 hopes

I'm not a great believer in new year's resolutions; I believe that the way to achieve significant, long-term change is through dedication and hard work over time, rather than through a quick fix.

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