We are the professional home for GPs, led by GPs, maintaining the highest standards in patient care.https://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mvrvuyeykt2sAre you a GP interested in getting involved in research? Dr Nick Thomas shares his practice’s research delivery journey from getting started, to growing the facilities and team. Visit our website to read Nick’s blog. ➡️ www.rcgp.org.uk/Blog/Experienced-research-delivery18 Sep 2026 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvrvuyeykt2shttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mvp6pt7bbl22Voting closes tomorrow in your local Faculty elections. Find your voting link in your Faculty Fortnightly email sent on 11 September to shape the future of your College.17 Sep 2026 07:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvp6pt7bbl22https://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mvmoalny4x2oJoin us this National Fitness Day as we bring primary care professionals and Active Partnerships together to explore how we can make physical activity part of everyday healthcare and communities. Register here https://engage.rcgp.org.uk/event/a2kWS000000ctGP/ev07151?recordId=a2kWS000000ctGP16 Sep 2026 07:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvmoalny4x2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mvf4tgaxwf2kDo you want to know more about being a GP with an extended role? Watch our short video to test your knowledge and visit our website to find out more about how the RCGP can support you. https://www.rcgp.org.uk/your-career/gp-extended-roles13 Sep 2026 07:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvf4tgaxwf2khttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mvafy5vnag24Wishing everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah a happy and peaceful New Year. Shanah Tovah!11 Sep 2026 10:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvafy5vnag24https://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mv6cvprtwj2zVoting opens in your Faculty elections tomorrow! Look out for a voting link in your Faculty Fortnightly email, landing in your inbox tomorrow, and have your say on who represents you and helps shape the future of your Faculty and College.10 Sep 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6cvprtwj2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mv3boq4nhs2zWhat does the latest evidence tell us about medicines for overweight and obesity? 💊 Our latest EKU explores a BMJ systematic review comparing the benefits and harms of medicines used in adults living with overweight or obesity.⤵️ https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/page/view.php?id=1704909 Sep 2026 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3boq4nhs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mutmx5fcg42cFrom social media to the BMJ — how do you find your voice in medical journalism? Dr Rammya Mathew shares her journey, overcoming imposter syndrome and balancing a portfolio career. 🎧 Listen in full: https://audioboom.com/posts/8890863-gp-medical-journalism-with-dr-rammya-mathew06 Sep 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mutmx5fcg42chttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mur7szwqgq2lWhat does the GP career journey look like before, during and after MRCGP? Dr Sophie Gerring explores the opportunities that can open up throughout a GP career. Read the blog: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/blog/mrcgp-the-golden-ticket05 Sep 2026 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mur7szwqgq2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3muolysy7c32nOur petition calls on the government to co-design better NHS care pathways and to employ more GPs. We've created a toolkit to help GPs spread the word. Please download the toolkit and share with your patients. https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/patient-campaign04 Sep 2026 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3muolysy7c32nhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mum6v7aup52cThinking about developing GP with extended roles in child and adolescent mental health? Our latest framework offers practical guidance on professional development, competence and good practice. ⤵️ https://www.rcgp.org.uk/your-career/gp-extended-roles/child-adolescent-mental-health-introduction03 Sep 2026 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mum6v7aup52chttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mujl2wjwjq2aApplications for the Scientific Foundation Board Annual Research Grant are open until the 7th of October. Don’t leave it too late! Read the application guidance and apply here. ⤵️ https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/research-at-rcgp/sfb Questions? Contact us at SFB@rcgp.org.uk02 Sep 2026 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujl2wjwjq2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3muh2m2e3y22wSeptember is Sexual Health Awareness Month. Build confidence in sexual health care with practical guidance on STIs, HIV and when to refer. Start now: https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/sexhealth01 Sep 2026 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3muh2m2e3y22whttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mueu6lx73s2jInterested in developing an extended role in ADHD? Our GP with extended role ADHD framework supports GPs to develop their expertise in recognition, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management. Explore the framework. ⤵️ https://www.rcgp.org.uk/your-career/gp-extended-roles/adhd31 Aug 2026 11:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mueu6lx73s2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mucnrxaa232sDronfield Medical Practice worked with our programme to look more closely at how patients accessed care and how staff workload was managed. What followed was a step change in capacity, clinical safety and team confidence. ➡️ https://www.rcgp.org.uk/Blog/Dronfield-Medical-Practice30 Aug 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mucnrxaa232shttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mu7tb5uv6v2j“It's a great journal and thoroughly underused, under-rated and under-valued.” Read the latest InnovAiT for clinical updates, useful resources and more: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/learning-resources/publications29 Aug 2026 11:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu7tb5uv6v2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mu5g55ndzn2xIs there a specific clinical area you're looking to refresh this year? Register for this years Annual conference. ⤵️ https://www.rcgpac.org.uk/programme?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=RCGPACLinkedInMay&utm_id=RCGPACLinkedInMay28 Aug 2026 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu5g55ndzn2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mtyfa3jl7i2jDoes the choice of antihypertensive matter in older adults? Our latest Essential Knowledge Update explores new evidence comparing ARB-based and CCB-based treatment in adults aged 75+. Read the update. ⤵️ https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/page/view.php?id=1703126 Aug 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyfa3jl7i2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mtr2jjb6tl2bBridging the gap – practical solutions for ADHD in children. The latest InnovAiT podcast explores recognising ADHD and supporting families. 🎧 https://youtu.be/KjqPSMEuJc0?si=jIy1FnFeFgUqvQzd23 Aug 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtr2jjb6tl2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mtnzc6giv224Nominations are open for the Daffodil Standards Awards 2026. Help celebrate outstanding palliative and end-of-life care in general practice. Entries close 4 September. https://www.rcgp.org.uk/learning-resources/daffodil-standards/daffodil-standards-awards22 Aug 2026 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtnzc6giv224https://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mtlj52rsqm2j"Your views and experiences really matter." Please complete our member survey and help shape the future of general practice. Check your inbox for your personalised link from Yonder, or your junk folder if you can't find it. 🗓️ Closes 31 August.21 Aug 2026 10:05 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlj52rsqm2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mtl6ron53j2sWant to make a difference for GPs in your area? Sign up to be an advocate on your Faculty Board and join local members in shaping and creating a programme of support for GPs in your area. Find out more and get involved: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/membership/faculties21 Aug 2026 06:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtl6ron53j2shttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mtjmhzwvny2x'Careers are rarely linear.' Dr Elin Griffiths reflects on saying yes to opportunities, overcoming self-doubt and finding fulfilment in rural general practice, education and leadership. Read the blog. ⤵️https://www.rcgp.org.uk/external-redirects/a-career-built-on-curiosity,-courage-and-saying-yes20 Aug 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjmhzwvny2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mth3z6au3s2bDid you make it to our First5 induction? If you couldn’t join us or would like to revisit some of the topics discussed then you can now watch the recording on our YouTube channel. You'll hear about registration, appraisal, careers, wellbeing and more. https://youtu.be/mlspbw3mNcw19 Aug 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mth3z6au3s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mtgb6t3yrh2xSummer is a great time to get active and think about lifestyle and wellbeing. Explore the RCGP GPwER in Lifestyle Medicine framework: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/your-career/gp-extended-roles/lifestyle-medicine-framework-introduction19 Aug 2026 07:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtgb6t3yrh2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mtdqq5cddx2jThe RCGP Research Roadmap 2026–2029 sets out a shared direction to put research and evidence at the heart of general practice. Explore the roadmap and GPwER opportunities in research: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/your-career/gp-extended-roles/gpwer-research-delivery18 Aug 2026 07:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtdqq5cddx2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mtazkfbzcp26Are you just starting out on your GP training journey? In July we ran a webinar for new trainees to welcome you to your professional home. Watch to hear from College leaders & members, learn about your RCGP membership benefits and find out how to connect with peers. https://youtu.be/qx14bK7N6Lg17 Aug 2026 05:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtazkfbzcp26https://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mt75agmcfl2jOur Continuity of Care Special Interest Group (SIG) brings together GPs at all career stages, providing a dedicated space to promote, protect & advance continuity of care across the NHS & within the RCGP. We’d love for you to join us. www.rcgp.org.uk/about/communities-groups/continuity-of-care16 Aug 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt75agmcfl2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mt4jfdy56e2jLiscard Group Practice began working with us in October 2025, aiming to improve patient experience, reduce inequalities in access, and better manage demand. Visit our website to learn about their success and the practice level support we provide. ➡️ www.rcgp.org.uk/news/improving-access-at-liscard15 Aug 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mt4jfdy56e2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mszv7qnpc22bNominations for your local RCGP Faculty elections are now open. Help shape the future of your local Faculty by standing for a leadership or representative role. Find out more and nominate: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/membership/faculties/faculty-elections14 Aug 2026 09:53 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mszv7qnpc22b