Royal College of General Practitioners

Royal College of General Practitioners We are the professional home for GPs, led by GPs, maintaining the highest standards in patient care. Visit: www.rcgp.org.uk/support-our-work

What the RCGP does

We are the professional membership body and guardian of standards for family doctors in the UK, working to promote excellence in primary healthcare. A voice for GPs and patients

We speak up for standards in primary care. Acting as a voice for primary care practitioners and their patients, we:
•play a leading role in the formation of policy in key areas like GP Revalidation and

appraisal
•produce position papers to inform debate
•take part in consultations issued by government and other organisations. Policy

**GP training and development

We work to improve GP education and training, defining standards through the GP Curriculum and upholding them through our MRCGP membership exam. We provide continued support, with a comprehensive range of courses, events and resources to help GPs keep their knowledge and skills up to date.

**Research in primary care

At the RCGP we define research as systematic investigation that results in new conclusions. Whilst not a research organisation, the RCGP recognises the key role that research plays in advancing the highest quality of care for patients. High quality research and objective evidence is vital to policy and clinical decision-making and underpins the best possible care for patients. The RCGP Research Programme works in a number of ways to help ensure robust evidence remains at the heart of what we do. Visit: www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/research-at-rcgp


**Publications

We publish the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP), globally distributed to family practitioners and primary care researchers. BJGP is a leading source of research, debate, and analysis in general practice and primary care, becoming the field’s second most highly cited journal world-wide. Visit: www.rcgp.org.uk/bjgp

**International

We are committed to promoting excellence in primary healthcare around the world, working with overseas colleagues through our successful international development programme.

**Support our work

You can support the important work we do by making a donation, having your name inscribed on the ‘foundation wall’ at our new headquarters or remembering us in your will.

This World Environment Day, discover how your practice can take practical steps to reduce its environmental impact.The G...
05/06/2026

This World Environment Day, discover how your practice can take practical steps to reduce its environmental impact.

The Green Impact for Health Toolkit provides free, online guidance to help practices reduce emissions, cut waste and improve sustainability.

Explore the toolkit via our Net Zero Hub, link in comments ⬇️

04/06/2026

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re celebrating our RCGP Advocates.

Our advocates generously give their time, skills and experience to help shape the College and support our charitable objectives.

From influencing policy and joining College boards to speaking at events and creating content, they help drive meaningful change across general practice.

With 1,200+ GPs involved, this is a community making a real difference.

To our advocates, thank you! 💙

03/06/2026

Our President told MPs yesterday why it is a mistake for the new Health Bill to remove GPs from local NHS boards.

Please sign our petition that calls on the NHS to put GPs and patients at the heart of NHS decision making. Link in bio.

03/06/2026

College President Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown told MPs yesterday why it is a mistake for the new Health Bill to remove GPs from local NHS boards.

Please sign our petition that calls on the NHS to put GPs and patients at the heart of NHS decision making, link in comments ⬇️

03/06/2026

This Volunteers’ Week, we’re recognising the incredible contribution of our RCGP volunteers and Advocates across the UK.

From January to May 2026, our volunteers helped respond to 23 clinical policy consultations, ensuring the voice of general practice is represented in national guidance and policy discussions.

Today, around 120 Clinical Advisers, 70 College Reps and 1200 Advocates contribute their expertise, leadership and time across the College.

Thank you to all our volunteers for the vital role you play in supporting general practice, patients and communities. 💙

If you want to join a vibrant community of peers, connect with others who share your values, and develop your skills visit our website. Link in comments. ⤵️

02/06/2026

Being an advocate has helped me realise that we don’t have to just sit on the sidelines. We can actually be part of the conversation.'

This Volunteers’ Week, hear from RCGP Advocates on why they volunteer their time to support general practice, their colleagues and their communities.

From mentoring and leadership to women’s health, education and local events, our Advocates are helping shape the future of the profession while supporting GPs at every stage of their career.
Their stories are a reminder that advocacy is about more than volunteering, it’s about connection, purpose and creating meaningful change together.

Thank you to all our Advocates for the passion, expertise and kindness you bring to the College and the profession every day. 💙

Your College – working for you 👇✅ We appeared in the Financial Times and other national outlets on Government plans to r...
01/06/2026

Your College – working for you 👇

✅ We appeared in the Financial Times and other national outlets on Government plans to reform fit notes, stressing that changes to the system must put patients first and avoid increasing GP workload.

✅ Our Chair Victoria featured on BBC News responding to the Health and Social Care Committee’s report on healthy ageing, highlighting the need to support GPs to deliver preventive care.

✅ We shared a briefing paper with Council members on the role of GPs in neighbourhood and community working to inform discussions at June Council.

✅ We spoke at HSJ’s Care Closer to Home Forum, highlighting the importance of ensuring urgent and community care redesign works for both GPs and patients.

✅ We responded to the National Screening Committee’s recommendation not to offer whole-population screening for prostate cancer, making clear this reflects current evidence.

✅ We responded to consultations on new NICE indicators, the HSSIB investigation report on online prescribing and patient safety, and NHS England’s NHS Medical Training Prioritisation Act: Regulations.

✅ We contributed to the Academy of Medical Royal College’s submission to the Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT) on online harms, with Victoria being quoted in The Times.

✅ We met with the Green Party health policy group to discuss its health policy consultation and the future direction of health services.

✅ Our Medical Director for Clinical Policy Adrian Hayter contributed to ITV Tonight’s documentary on risks associated with over the counter medication.

We are pleased to announce we are currently accepting applications for our Practitioner's Allowance Grant (PAG) applicat...
31/05/2026

We are pleased to announce we are currently accepting applications for our Practitioner's Allowance Grant (PAG) applications worth up to £2,000. PAGs are available to GPs who face difficulties in acquiring direct costs for a specific research activity within their practice or institution.

Applications are now open. Deadline for submission: 11:59pm on the 18th of July 2026.

For more information about eligibility and how to apply, visit the Scientific Foundation Board page on our website, link in the comments ⬇️

RCGP Fellowship is the highest grade of membership offered by the College and recognises members who have made a signifi...
30/05/2026

RCGP Fellowship is the highest grade of membership offered by the College and recognises members who have made a significant and distinguished contribution to general practice.

It is a mark of professional excellence and peer recognition, celebrating impact across clinical practice, leadership, education, research and service to communities.

Fellowship is open to UK, Overseas and International Members who meet the eligibility criteria.

Link in comments. ⤵️

Are you a GP interested in research delivery?Then this advice from Dr Uwa Ima-Edomwonyi, GP at Donneybrook Medical Centr...
29/05/2026

Are you a GP interested in research delivery?

Then this advice from Dr Uwa Ima-Edomwonyi, GP at Donneybrook Medical Centre in Greater Manchester, is for you. ⬇️

1. Link up with other colleagues who are already in research and learn from their experiences
2. Complete your GCP training on NIHR Learn
3. Build support with your practice colleagues. Assign a Research Lead within the practice, in our case I took on the role, and continue to encourage staff to engage with research activities
4. Finally, 100% reach out to your Regional Research Delivery Network. You just need to email them and they're really, really helpful, super supportive and they'll hold your hand through it all.

If you want to know more about getting started in research delivery within general practice, visit our website and read Uwa’s brilliant blog.

Link in comments.

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