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RCGP casts doubt on referral management centres
A report from the Royal College of General Practitioners argues that referral management centres must demonstrate that they are safe for patients and cost-effective for the whole NHS. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - February 28, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

New personalised care video for GPs
NHS England and the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) have produced a short film to help GPs support people to develop confidence in self care and social prescribing, such as getting involved in community activities. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - December 14, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

New guide for overseas doctors moving to the UK
A guide for overseas doctors who want to move to the UK and work in general practice has been launched by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP). (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - October 19, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

What role should GP practices play in social isolation?
Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), said GP practices can help socially-isolated patients. Speaking at the RCGP Conference in Liverpool on 12 October, told the story of 84-year-old Enid. Enid,‘an ageing widow’, was regularly visiting her practice not because she was ill but because she felt lonely and wanted to talk to someone.‘Social isolation and loneliness are akin to a chronic long-term condition in terms of the impact they have on our patients' health and wellbeing.Hide related content: Show related contentread more (Source: ...
Source: Management in Practice - October 13, 2017 Category: Practice Management Authors: llegraien Tags: *** Editor ' s Pick Patients Practice management Latest News Source Type: news

RCGP Research Paper of the Year award for CAPC-led study on urinary infections in children
Research that helps GPs identify urinary tract infections in young children has been awarded a 2017 Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) Research Paper of the Year award. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - September 22, 2017 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Grants and Awards, Health; Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School Source Type: news

Toolkit on the risks of valproate medicines in female patients
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the Royal College of General Practitioners have published a video for healthcare professionals .... (Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News)
Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News - August 30, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news

GP Forward View: assessment of progress - year 1
This report assess the progress on the first year of implementation of the General practice forward view. The report finds that there has been progress on many areas, notably on additional investment but warns that the government recruitment commitment of 5,000 GPs may need to be reconsidered. Additionally, it highlights the imperative to find solutions to spiralling indemnity costs, and identifies the need to improve the delivery of some programmes, so that they provide GPs and their teams with the lifeline that they urgently require.ReportPress release (Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection)
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - July 31, 2017 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Information & Knowledge Service Tags: Developments in primary and community care Workforce and employment Source Type: news

Spike in summer hay fever cases, show RCGP figures
Hay fever cases in England have reached their highest level so far this year, and are just under 50% higher compared to this time in 2016, according to the Royal College of General Practitioners. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - July 5, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Brexit puts 3.5 million patients at risk of losing their GP, says RCGP
Over 2,000 GPs providing care for more than 3 million patients could be lost to the NHS if their status is not protected during Brexit negotiations, the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) has warned.Hide related content: Show related contentread more (Source: Management in Practice)
Source: Management in Practice - May 22, 2017 Category: Practice Management Authors: aharrold Tags: *** Editor ' s Pick HR Patient Access Patients Practice management Procurement Latest News Source Type: news

2000 jobs announced in two years: pharmacists in GP surgeries
In March 2015, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society launched a campaign with the Royal College of General Practitioners calling for the widespread introduction of pharmacists into GP practices, building on the success of existing roles. (Source: NHS Networks)
Source: NHS Networks - March 27, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

2000 jobs announced in two years: Pharmacists in GP surgeries
In March 2015 we launched a campaign with the Royal College of General Practitioners calling for the widespread introduction of pharmacists into GP practices, building on the success of existing roles (Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News)
Source: Royal Pharmaceutical Society News - March 24, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news