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Covid lockdown: England sees fewer cases of colds, flu, and bronchitis, BMJ
Figures published by the Royal College of General Practitioners, derived from data from 500 practices across England, suggest that lockdown and physical distancing measures to prevent the spread of covid-19 were the probable cause of the trend. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - August 13, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Improving medical pathways for acute care
The Royal College of Emergency Medicine with the Royal College of General Practitioners, Royal College of Physicians and the Society for Acute Medicine, have made recommendations for the immediate transformation of the urgent and emergency care pathway. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - July 19, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Rebuilding the NHS Improving medical pathways for acute care, RECM
The RCEM, together with the Royal College of General Practitioners, Royal College of Physicians and the Society for Acute Medicine, have made recommendations for the immediate transformation of the urgent and emergency care pathway. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, the public must be confident that they will receive urgent and emergency care in a safe environment. The statement sets out some principles and makes ten recommendations. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - July 17, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Covid-19: What do we know about long covid?, BMJ
“Long covid” is a term being used to describe illness in people who have either recovered from covid-19 but are still reporting lasting effects of the infection or have had the usual symptoms for far longer than would be expected. The Royal College of General Practitioners says it expects GPs to see an influx of patients with “long covid” and has called for a rapid review of the requirements for returning GPs to see whether the streamlined approach introduced during the pandemic can be maintained. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - July 16, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Rebuilding the NHS - Resetting outpatient services for the 21st century in the context of COVID-19, Royal College of Physicians
In this document, the Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of General Practitioners set out principles and recommendations for the resetting of outpatient services. The changes are based on the introduction of a blended payment model by the NHS. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - July 14, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Hay fever or coronavirus: The symptoms compared
The Royal College of General Practitioners is warning people not to mix up the symptoms. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 19, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Digital appointments could be ‘storing up problems for the future’
Digital GP appointments could make it “difficult” for doctors to diagnose and manage patients’ mental health problems during the coronavirus pandemic, the chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners has warned. (Source: HSJ)
Source: HSJ - April 16, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Joint statement on advance care planning
The British Medical Association, Care Provide Alliance, Care Quality Commission and Royal College of General Practitioners have published a joint statement on advance care planning. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 30, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

LGBT Health Hub
The Royal College of General Practitioners has launched a collection of eLearning modules, podcasts and screencasts (the LGBT Health Hub) which aims to inform and update all members of the general practice team on particularly important aspects of primary care for LGBT people, to improve both experience and outcomes for patients. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - January 21, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Too Much Keyboard Time'Could Make GPs Less Caring'Too Much Keyboard Time'Could Make GPs Less Caring '
Computers have"devastated" the caring aspects of general practice, the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) annual conference has heard.Medscape News UK (Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape FamilyMedicine Headlines - October 25, 2019 Category: Primary Care Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care News Source Type: news

Managing medicines for adults receiving social care in the community
The Royal College of General Practitioners and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society have launched tips for managing medicines for adults receiving social care in the community. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - September 23, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

RCGP campaigns to recognise GPs as specialists
The Royal College of General Practitioners is leading a campaign to recognise GPs as expert medical generalists. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - September 17, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Primary Care Networks and Community Pharmacists.
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society, BMA and Royal College of General Practitioners have published Primary Care Networks and Community Pharmacists. This statement sets out the opportunities for community pharmacists and Primary Care Networks to work together effectively. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - September 16, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

One year of Safe Surgeries!
What an incredible twelve months! One year after the launch of Safe Surgeries, over 220 GP practices across 28 cities and towns have joined the network. There are Safe Surgeries in 53 Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) around the UK, stretching from Devon to Scotland, all taking a stand for inclusive and welcoming healthcare for everyone in their communities. The initiative has been shortlisted for this year’s General Practice Awards for a Clinical Improvement Award in Public Health and Prevention, a fantastic recognition of the work of our members and their vital contribution to public health and community wellbeing i...
Source: Doctors of the World News - September 4, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Martina Villa Tags: Uncategorised Source Type: news

RCGP welcomes PCNs but warns against one-size-fits-all approach
The Royal College of General Practitioners has welcomed the official launch of primary care networks, but warns that the policy must reflect the different support needs and rates of development of general practices up and down the country. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - July 3, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news