Royal College of GPs news

The number of people being admitted to hospital in England because of vitamin and mineral deficienices is soaring according to government data. In 2023-24, there ... More

Healthcare professionals should consider recommending swimming and aquatic activities to their patients, as they can sometimes be ‘far more powerful’ compared to other healthcare interventions. ... More

The physical activity sector has called for the UK's party leaders to commit to improving the nation's health in their election manifestos. The appeal was ... More

A new initiative has been launched to encourage more GP practices in the UK take measures to increase activity and reduce sedentary behaviour among their ... More

The doctor of both the Great Britain men's basketball team and York City Football Club has been appointed chief medical advisor of Active IQ. Dr ... More

Public Health England (PHE) is recruiting more clinical champions as part of its drive to improve the health and wellbeing of people. The role of ... More

The Royal College of GPs (RCGP) has announced physical activity and lifestyle as one of its clinical priorities for the next three years, becoming the ... More