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Welcome to the RCGP
We are the professional membership body for family doctors in the UK and overseas. We are committed to improving patient care, clinical standards and GP training.
Our 54,000 members are the College – working for you and with you is at the heart of everything we do.
Why RCGP?
We are the professional home for GPs, led by GPs, maintaining the highest standards in patient care. Together we:
Online learning
- Access to our online learning platform
- Online learning needs assessment tool
- Essential Knowledge Updates on new and changing aspects of practice
- eLearning podcasts covering clinical and non-clinical hot topics
Publications and resources
- Free subscription to the British Journal of General Practice and InnovAiT
- Clinical toolkits on specific clinical areas to assist with care
Face to face events
Joining the RCGP gives you the opportunity to connect with 54,000 members who have similar needs and interests. This network can provide support and advice wherever you are in your career and wherever you're located.
- Find out how to build your community at your local faculty or devolved nation
- Networking and mentoring at events or online with our members' forum
- Learn from others with our mentoring platform
- Get an accredited extended role, and join a special interest group
- Support at every stage from training, through to retirement
Be part of our strong collective voice of over 54,000 GPs to help us lobby governments, influence change and find solutions to challenges and opportunities you face in general practice. We ask our members for input to direct and drive our conversation.
- Take a look at our current campaigns
- Devolved nations provide a voice for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
- Our awards recognise the excellence, efforts and contributions that have been made across general practice
- Demonstrate and recognise your achievement and contribution to general practice with RCGP Fellowship
- Celebrate becoming a qualified practitioner and member of the College at a New Members' Ceremony
- Share knowledge, best practice and benefit from diversity of ideas and experience
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Latest news
06 July 2023
RCGP Scotland response to NHS Scotland’s Climate Emergency and Sustainability Annual Report for 2021-22
RCGP Scotland respond to the release of the NHS Scotland’s climate emergency and sustainability annual report for 2021-22.
03 July 2023
New Chair and Deputy Chair of RCGP Scotland
RCGP Scotland is delighted to announce that Dr Chris Provan has been elected as the next Chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners Scotland and will serve a three-year term from November 2023, succeeding current Joint Chairs Dr Chris Williams and Dr David Shackles.
30 June 2023
Ambitious plan but the devil will be in the detail – RCGP responds to announcement of NHS long-term workforce plan
The College has been clear that any workforce plan must include initiatives to retain experienced GPs in the profession, as well as recruiting more.
28 June 2023
RCGP responds to the Lib Dems’ warning of the GP “retirement time bomb”
The College's Vice Chair has responded to the Liberal Democrats' warning of a "retirement time bomb" in general practice.
Upcoming events
08 July 2023
Leicester Cricket Match Event and Lunch
The Faculty Chair, Dr Shiraz Makda and members of the Faculty Board, would like to invite you to the Faculty Board meeting that will take place on Tuesday 13 June 2023.
10 July 2023
The 3-day SCA Preparation Course
This open-to-all training course aims to improve your consultation skills and as a result pass your SCA. The course offers interactive sessions with experienced trainers and examiners, a highlight being Dr Roger Neighbour, a renowned teacher on the skills of communication within the GP consultation.
10 July 2023
Meet the RCGP Cymru Wales Chair
RCGP North Wales Faculty invites you to attend a complimentary, informal get together with our Chair, Dr Rowena Christmas. The evening will include a light buffet and refreshments and will be an opportunity to discuss the challenges and future of general practice.
11 July 2023
Minor Surgery Skills | Refresher (includes DOPS) - Bristol
This RCGP course is a refresher aimed at GPs who are experienced in providing skin minor surgery, this educational activity is considered to be relevant for general practitioners CPD Revalidation needs. This refresher also includes Direct Observations of Procedural Skills (DOPS) Assessment.