RCGP Scotland
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We encourage the highest standards of general medical practice and act as the voice of GPs in Scotland on education, training, research and clinical standards.
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The #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek theme is 'Movement: moving more for our mental health'. 🏃♀️
Check out this blog from GP Dr Hussain Al Zubaidi on parkrun UK transformative journey and its impact on communities over 20 years. ➡️
rcgp.org.uk/Blog/parkrun-2…
For #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , Deputy Chair Chris Williams spoke to BBC Radio Scotland about the holistic approach GPs take to mental health care, breaking down stigma, and where people can get turn to for help.
Listen here (24:00) 📻
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…
We are thrilled to announce that five deserving Scottish GPs have been chosen as finalists for the prestigious RCGP Inspire Awards! 🤩
Details of their nominations can be read here: r1.dotdigital-pages.com/p/49LX-IG6/ins….
Voting is open until 12 May: rcgpinspireawards.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/JvY….
Today Amy Knighton gave evidence to the Equalities, Human Rights & Civil Justice Committee committee Suicide Prevention Strategy inquiry.
GPs do all they can to help people in crisis and to prevent anyone reaching that point, but workload and workforce challenges remain a barrier to preventative & upstream action.
Congratulations to Deep End GP Scotland on hosting an exceptional conference, ‘Wellbeing at the Margins.’ 👏
Inspiring speakers and workshops shared the themes of kindness, hope, joy, inclusivity and advocacy, and explored what is the best use of us as GPs in reducing health inequalities.