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/3mz6dyhbxfq2dEver wondered what it’s like to work in expedition medicine? Catch up on GP+ with Dr Nadia Tharib as she shares her experiences, from Mount Everest base camp to the challenges and rewards of working in the field. https://audioboom.com/posts/8572203-gp-expedition-medicine-with-dr-nadia-tharib31 Oct 2026 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz6dyhbxfq2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mz4d6tbu422sThank you to everyone who made our 2026 Annual Conference such a brilliant event! We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. GPs, we're so proud to be your professional home. Thanks for having us Glasgow! See you next time. #RCGPAC30 Oct 2026 17:40 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz4d6tbu422shttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3myzvjbop4s2gThank you to everyone who took part in the first day of our Annual Conference and has helped make it such a success. We look forward to seeing many of you tomorrow here in Scotland or online. What were your highlights? #RCGPAC29 Oct 2026 18:30 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3myzvjbop4s2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3myz4a35ej42wToday our President Professor Victoria Tzortziou Brown, OBE opened our Annual Conference in Glasgow with a call to recognise the distinctive value of general practice and help shape its future. Read the speech in full ➡️ https://www.rcgp.org.uk/news/president-addresses-rcgp-annual-conference-202629 Oct 2026 10:57 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3myz4a35ej42whttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3myxpgykfvi2gAt this years James Mackenzie Lecture, Professor of General Practice and Inclusion Health at the University of Glasgow, Professor Andrea E Williamson, was awarded a lecture and also delivered a talk on ”applying a missingness lens in healthcare”. Congratulations Andrea! 💙@uofgshw.bsky.social28 Oct 2026 21:36 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3myxpgykfvi2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3myum7zz3b32dOur new report ‘The State of General Practice 2026’ highlights the key issues that GPs are up against and the actions that we believe are required across the UK to address these challenges. Read the full report. https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/policy-areas/state-of-general-practice-202627 Oct 2026 16:00 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3myum7zz3b32dhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3myrfwrf7xw2zWhat did GPs tell us about the state of general practice? Our new report highlights the key issues that GPs are up against and the actions that we believe are required across the UK to address these challenges. https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/policy-areas/state-of-general-practice-202626 Oct 2026 09:30 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3myrfwrf7xw2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3myp5tlnu7y26This National Mentoring Day, discover the rewards of becoming a GP mentor. Dr Gbenga Periola shares how mentoring has helped him support colleagues while developing his own skills and learning from others. Read the blog: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/blog/rewards-of-becoming-gp-mentor25 Oct 2026 11:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3myp5tlnu7y26https://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mymdcu6wxq2sCan brief interventions support cognitive health in older adults? Our latest Essential Knowledge Update explores research into practical approaches to cognitive health in primary care. Read the Hot Topic to stay up to date. ⤵️ https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/page/view.php?id=1714324 Oct 2026 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mymdcu6wxq2shttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3myjpioz23j24'Pink ribbons are everywhere this October but, what do we really need to know about breast awareness?' GP and menopause specialist Dr Alba Pereira cuts through the confusion around breast cancer risk. Read her latest blog on our website. ⤵️ https://www.rcgp.org.uk/blog/lets-talk-about-breasts23 Oct 2026 07:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3myjpioz23j24https://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3myh6zroftt2qOne week to go until the RCGP Annual Conference. Join us for two days of learning, sharing ideas and connecting with colleagues as we explore the future of general practice. Haven’t booked your place yet? There’s still time. Book your tickets today. ⤵️ https://www.rcgpac.org.uk/tickets22 Oct 2026 07:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3myh6zroftt2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3myc63jfgfg2zApplications are now open, with no fee to apply and a simpler, more straightforward application process. Find out more and apply for RCGP Fellowship today. ⤵️ https://www.rcgp.org.uk/membership/fellowship20 Oct 2026 07:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3myc63jfgfg2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3my555zuhqp2iThis World Menopause Day we’re highlighting our brilliant new framework for GPs with extended roles in women’s health which aims to educate GPs who wish to develop an extended role in this topic. https://www.rcgp.org.uk/your-career/gp-extended-roles/framework-for-women%E2%80%99s-health18 Oct 2026 07:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3my555zuhqp2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mxvlrcjmia2eThe RCGP Annual Conference is 2 weeks away. Two days of learning, fresh perspectives and connecting with colleagues who care about the future of general practice. Coming along? Grab your tickets today. ⤵️ https://www.rcgpac.org.uk/tickets15 Oct 2026 07:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxvlrcjmia2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mxov6tysdm2vThanks to everyone who has signed our petition calling on the Government to co-design better NHS care pathways and to employ more GPs. We’ve reached 10,000 signatures so they must respond. Not signed yet? You have until 14 October. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76258612 Oct 2026 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxov6tysdm2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mxo5q4u3dd2uWe’ve launched a GPwER framework for women's health. “This framework provides structured guidance and a clear roadmap for professional development, supporting those who wish to develop specialist expertise in this area.” Dr Maitri Shila Tursini Check out the framework. www.rcgp.org.uk/your-...12 Oct 2026 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxo5q4u3dd2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mxmbea37fc2eJoin our webinar to explore evidence from the Active Practice Charter and parkrun on using physical activity to improve health. Get practical guidance on evaluating your work. https://engage.rcgp.org.uk/event/a2kWS000000f8G9/ev07253?recordId=a2kWS000000f8G911 Oct 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxmbea37fc2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mxjguziyvj2uThis World Mental Health Day, Dr Karen Forshaw shares a message for fellow GPs. 💙 Karen talks about enjoying your work, looking after your well-being and finding ways to thrive in general practice. Watch her video for practical advice on coping and looking after yourself. #WorldMentalHealthDay10 Oct 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxjguziyvj2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mxdyjb42ix2xAre you up to date with the latest type 2 diabetes guidance? Our new Essential Knowledge Update explores the 2026 NICE recommendations, including changes to glucose-lowering treatments and SGLT-2 inhibitors. Access the course. ⤵️ https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/info.php?id=125508 Oct 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxdyjb42ix2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mxblf7h76t2xThis Hospice Care Week, join our free Daffodil Standards webinar on earlier identification and improving palliative and end-of-life care. 📅 Thursday 5 November, 12:30–14:00 Book your place: https://engage.rcgp.org.uk/event/a2kWS000000dpaX/ev07187?recordId=a2kWS000000dpaX07 Oct 2026 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxblf7h76t2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mx6xkmrhro2iJoin the First5 community in Glasgow for expert-led sessions to deepen clinical judgment, explore portfolio careers, and build lasting relationships. ⤵️ https://www.rcgpac.org.uk/programme?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=RCGPACBlueskyOctober&utm_id=RCGPACBlueskyOctober06 Oct 2026 07:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx6xkmrhro2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mx2apdl4td2xHave you signed our petition yet? We’re calling on the Government to co-design better NHS care pathways and to employ more GPs. This petition is for anyone who wants a health system that works better for everyone. Deadline 14 October. Sign today. https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76258604 Oct 2026 10:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mx2apdl4td2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mwxjjju7ih2iApplications for RCGP Fellowship are now open, and there’s no fee to apply. And we’ve made things easier too; our application process is now simpler and more straightforward to complete. Visit our website for more information. ⤵️ https://www.rcgp.org.uk/membership/fellowship03 Oct 2026 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwxjjju7ih2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mwvghrvvqt2jThis Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Black History Month, explore our course on supporting Black women with breast cancer, developed with the Leanne Pero Foundation. Take the course: https://elearning.rcgp.org.uk/course/info.php?id=89102 Oct 2026 12:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvghrvvqt2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mwuz2m4nea2jYour Faculty Board meet every quarter, the first meeting of the Council year is in November. Sign up to be an advocate on your Faculty Board and share your experience of grassroots practice to help shape the future of the College. https://r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/49LX-16IG/facelections02 Oct 2026 08:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwuz2m4nea2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mwsw27cgif2hOur new report focuses on the important role general practice can play in preventive care as part of a wider response, and the support needed to create the capacity for this work. Visit our website to read the report. ➡️ www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/policy-areas/prevention-report01 Oct 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsw27cgif2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/royalcollegeofgps.bsky.social/post/3mwsfafjuoq2wOn International Day of Older Persons, we recognise the importance of person-centred, joined-up care for older people living with frailty. Explore our framework for GPs working in frailty and complex care: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/your-career/gp-extended-roles/purpose-of-frailty01 Oct 2026 07:59 +0000at://did:plc:srx7dj67d4wv6e2ucuupo7kv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsfafjuoq2w