Alarm sounded over ‘growing shortage’ of GPs New estimates suggest England will need thousands more family doctors by 2030. The Independent UK · Jun 29, 2022
Help needed to back quality care for patients amid GP workloads, leaders say Professor Martin Marshall, chair of the Royal College of GPs, believes the bond between GP and patient is based on trust but is under threat. The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2022
GP crisis ahead with mass exodus of 19,000 doctors predicted in next 5 years The Royal College of GPs polled 1,300 of its members and weighted results to reflect all career stages and regions of the country Daily Mirror · Jun 21, 2022
The Guardian view on attacks on GPs: the NHS is under threat Editorial: Rising violence in GP surgeries should serve as a wake-up call. The pressure on the UK’s health system is not sustainable The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2022
One in four people with dementia ‘suffer symptoms for two years before diagnosis’ The Alzheimer’s Society has produced a new symptoms checklist with the Royal College of GPs. The Independent UK · May 15, 2022
Top GP warns of risk to women’s health amid HRT shortage ‘It is really important that this is resolved as quickly as possible,’ Professor Martin Marshall, chair of the Royal College of GPs said. The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022
Stomach bugs ‘decreased by more than half during first six months of lockdown’ Gastrointestinal outbreaks reported to health agencies during the first six months of lockdown fell by 52%, according to the study. The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022
Overworked GPs have just 'three minutes' to deal with each issue as staff shortages bite The Royal College of GPs warned a Parliamentary committee the average consultation length is 9.8 minutes - and "the average number of problems is just about three" Daily Mirror · Mar 15, 2022
Call to delay mandatory Covid vaccine deadline for NHS staff The chairman of the Royal College of GPs said forcing health workers in England to be vaccinated was "not the right way forward" Wales Online · Jan 22, 2022