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CBT for insomnia may work but better access is required
A new study has shown that cognitive behaviour therapy may improve insomnia – but the RCGP has highlighted the issue of access The Royal College keep reading
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RCGP writes to new prime minister about protecting general practice
Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard has written to Boris Johnson urging him to safeguard general practice Chair of the Royal College of GPs (RCGP), Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, keep reading
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10-minute appointments too short for proper diagnoses, RCGP says
The RCGP has stated that 10-minute appointments aren’t long enough to provide truly holistic care According to the Royal College of GPs (RCGP), research indicates keep reading
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RCGP supports Labour’s vow to help deprived children access fresh fruit and veg
The Labour party has promised to ensure children in deprived areas have access to fresh fruit and vegetables Last week, the Labour party vowed to keep reading
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Primary care networks ‘not a one-size-fits-all’ solution, RCGP warns
The RCGP has warned that, while primary care networks will certainly have benefits, they are not a ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution A new initiative will see GP keep reading
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RCGP calls for funding to support student training in practices
The RCGP is calling on the government to boost its funding for medical student funding within general practices The GPs of the future are calling keep reading
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Assisted dying: should the law change?
The RCGP is planning to consult on what its stance should be regarding the law on assisted dying The Royal College of General Practitioners will keep reading
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GPs need more time with patients to recognise and treat eating disorders, RCGP says
The RCGP has stated that, in order for GPs to help recognise and treat eating disorders, more appointment time is needed The Royal College of keep reading
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RCGP calls on leadership candidates to safeguard the NHS
The RCGP has written to all prime ministerial candidates, asking them to ensure the NHS is prioritised in the UK’s political future The Royal College keep reading
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RCGP welcomes new NICE quality standard
The new NICE quality standard outlines the importance of being active NICE’s new quality standard, which centres on encouraging activity within the community, has been keep reading