Royal College of General Practitioners

We are the professional home for GPs, led by GPs, maintaining the highest standards in patient care.

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We have taken the decision to stop posting on X. We will continue to engage with our members and other key stakeholders on social media using other more targeted and appropriate channels.

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@DocEmUK Sorry, here it is https://t.co/6XxTIRSnej

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Are you ready to celebrate the unsung heroes of general practice?

The Inspire Awards 2026 are now open for nominations! These awards spotlight GPs who volunteer, innovate, and inspire across the UK.

Here’s why you should get involved:
✨ Shine a light on grassroots excellence
✨ Champion diversity and inclusion
✨ Recognise contributions at every career stage

Submit your nomination today, link in the comments 👇

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@tonihazellgp This is great to hear. 👏

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It’s not too late to submit an application for our Practitioners Allowance Grants!

The goal of these grants is to support GP’s who face difficulties in acquiring direct costs for a specific research activity within their practice or institution. The maximum amount awarded from a Practitioner Allowance Grant (PAG) is £2,000.

The portal will close at 11:55pm on the 19th of January 2025.

Links can be found below for the application portal as well as our grant guidance document. We’d love to see your application!

Application. https://t.co/dL0Q3QWNaU

Guidance. ⤵️
https://t.co/86KkYX6IYs

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Veganuary is an opportunity to reflect on how lifestyle approaches, including diet, can support the prevention and management of long-term conditions. Lifestyle medicine takes an evidence-based, person-centred approach to supporting patients to make sustainable changes that improve health and wellbeing.

Our GPwER framework in Lifestyle Medicine provides guidance for GPs who have, or wish to develop, a specialist interest in this area and want to support patients beyond standard general practice care.

Explore the course on our website:
https://t.co/AbIBFe1jAe

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It can be daunting entering GP training in the UK. To help IMGs transition, we are excited to invite you to a webinar designed for our international community. This free event will be on Wednesday 28 January 2026 11:00 - 16:00 GMT.

Register on our website 🔗https://t.co/3MvOZiNkmB

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We’ve been discussing this important health intervention on the airwaves today. @VictoriaTzB spoke to LBC and our Medical Director for Clinical Policy Adrian Hayter spoke to Sky (see below)

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“The NHS childhood vaccination programme has been one of the great successes of modern medicine, and we’re pleased to see it being expanded to protect children against chickenpox through what will now be the combined MMRV vaccine."

Chair Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown responds to the inclusion of chickenpox vaccine in the NHS childhood vaccination programme.

Read in full on our website: https://t.co/GvzVF9RTrB

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In our first podcast of 2026 @rcgp .bsky.social chair @VictoriaTzB speaks to @emmabower about her priorities in the role and how to restore joy and pride in general practice. Listen wherever you get your pods on our website here https://t.co/W2l5NGBFz1

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Last year we brought thousands of RCGP members together globally and locally and we’ll continue to do this throughout 2026.

From being involved with your local Faculty to posting on the member Forum or joining one of our Special interest Groups, there are lots of ways that you can connect with other GPs.

#TeamGP #RCGP

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When you look back on last year, what will you be celebrating?

We know that GPs work tirelessly throughout the year and that’s why we think it’s so important to take the time to celebrate your achievements. Nothing is too big or small so today we encourage you to take a moment to reflect on all that you achieved in 2025 as part of Team GP. We’re so proud to be your professional home.

#TeamGP #RCGP #HappyNewYear

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✨ Wishing all our members a happy New Year. Thank you for everything you do for patients, communities and general practice. We hope the year ahead brings you good health, fulfilment and moments of well-earned rest.

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“Every patient should be able to get a timely GP appointment when they need one and we share our patients' frustration when they struggle to access our care."

Chair Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown responds to analysis by the Liberal Democrats on length of wait times for GP appointments.

Read in full on our website 🔗https://t.co/3cUD0H4zUT

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Did you know that in 2025 the RCGP featured in over 18,000 pieces of media coverage? Or that over 10,000 campaign actions were taken by RCGP members across the UK?

In 2026 we will continue to represent what matters most to you and the future of our profession. Together we can achieve so much.

#TeamGP #RCGP

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Thanks to all the MPs and Peers who stood up for general practice this year.

The RCGP's expertise were referenced 200 times in Parliament this 2025.

We look forward to working with politicians next year, to continue championing GPs and their patients.

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In this episode of the GP+ Careers podcast, host Dr Sophie Lumley is joined by Dr Maria Mastrantonio, a Clinical Advisor to NHS England's regional team in the south west. Maria explains her specific role overseeing a team of GP reviewers who handle patient complaints made directly to NHS England about primary care services. The episode also covers Maria's career path to this leadership role, the flexible nature of the reviewing work for other GPs, and advice for those interested in similar portfolio careers and leadership positions within NHS England.

Listen in full on our website 🎧https://t.co/L2tb9AwD2R

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Thank you to everyone who has learned, led and grown with us this year.

We’re delighted so many of you have accessed our online courses and joined us at events in person and virtually throughout 2025. We love supporting and developing our members’ clinical and professional confidence.

What has been your professional highlight in 2025?

#RCGP #TeamGP

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Our latest podcast explores how Net Zero connects to the care you deliver every day.

Join Dr Toni Hazell and Dr Liana Risi as they discuss climate health equity, greener social prescribing options and evidence behind plant-based approaches to preventing illness.

Perfect for GPs looking to deepen their knowledge and introduce sustainable, patient-centred changes to their practice.

Listen now and build Net Zero thinking into your clinical approach. ⤵️

https://t.co/d0CEGGV67B

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🎄 Wishing all our members who are celebrating a very happy Christmas. Thank you for the care, dedication and commitment you show to patients and communities throughout the year.