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 backs care excellence standard for lesbian, gay and bisexual patients

RCGP backs care excellence standard for lesbian, gay and bisexual patients

17 February 2012

A new patient standard for excellence in lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) healthcare has been backed by RCGP chairwoman Dr Clare Gerada.

 
 
RCGP accreditation does not mean practices are CQC compliant

RCGP accreditation does not mean practices are CQC compliant

14 February 2012

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) warns that RCGP accreditation will not guarantee CQC compliance, as the RCGP reveals the success of the scheme.

 
 
BMA and RCGP split on 'enhanced appraisal' ahead of revalidation

BMA and RCGP split on 'enhanced appraisal' ahead of revalidation

10 February 2012

GP leaders are split over whether doctors should take part in enhanced appraisal this year ahead of the launch of revalidation in late 2012.

 
 
RCGP chairwoman says Health Bill undermined focus on GP training

RCGP chairwoman says Health Bill undermined focus on GP training

06 February 2012

Dr Gerada is working hard to fight the Bill and says other RCGP priorities have suffered as a result.

 
 
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.

 
 
 
 

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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