Royal College of General Practitioners Scotland

30/10/2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Projects Officer to join the team at RCGP Scotland.

The projects and initatives team deliver a range of activities to support GPs at different stages of their career and are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter to join the RCGP team.

Apply by 16 November https://vacancies.rcgp.org.uk/job/786769

29/10/2025

We've just released the latest episode of our Generally Speaking podcast!

Chair Dr Chris Provan and Dr Rachel Phillips discuss upcoming mini-series 'Conversations about Alcohol' - a joint project between RCGP Scotland and Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP).

Tune in below: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5VkhqyMWOXrvPO9HUJCJtK

Generally speaking: The RCGP Scotland Podcast · Episode

28/10/2025

Read our full response to today's announcement by BMA Scotland and Scottish Government regarding the end to formal dispute over general practice funding:

RCGP Scotland Chair Dr Chris Provan commenting on the decision of the BMA Scotland to de-escalate from dispute with the Scottish Government.

24/10/2025

General practice - when properly resourced - can be the solution to the NHS crisis.

A strong general practice shields secondary care by reducing hospitilisations.

Hear more about our manifesto in the latest episode of the Generally Speaking podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ikD4nmSYcKKw0s1Bp8OKx?si=A5rd0_1IQe-XVSj4vYItdQ

23/10/2025

Are you on instagram? So are we! 👋

Follow our new Instagram account to keep up to date with work from across the College. 📷

https://instagram.com/rcgp.scotland/

22/10/2025

Only a few places left for Cohort 5 (online) of our Mid Career Matters programme!

Delivered over two half-day workshops, this dynamic new programme provides job focused tools, peer support and networking opportunities for GPs who are 5+ years post CCT.

We are currently accepting applications for Cohort 5.

Cohort 5 (online via MS Teams)
Session 1: Wednesday 19 November 2025, 09:00-13:00
Session 2: Wednesday 26 November 2025, 09:00-13:00

Find out more and apply before the closing date of Tuesday 28 October: https://forms.office.com/e/x0ejKMgsCD

22/10/2025

The College is now accepting applications for the Scientific Foundation Board Annual Research Grant.

The deadline for applications is 10 November.

Find out more here: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/research-at-rc

21/10/2025

Poor digital hardware and software is hampering the ability of GPs to deliver quality whole person care.

We are calling on the next Scottish Government to deliver digital improvements.

You can read out latest report on IT and digital matters here: https://www.rcgp.org.uk/getmedia/44929faf-a4e1-4fbc-80d4-9fcb371ffecb/A-digital-foundation-for-gene…