We are the professional home for GPs, led by GPs, maintaining the highest standards in patient care.We are the professional membership body and guardian of standards for over 53,000 GPs in the UK.

Core values

- **Addressing Health Inequalities**: The RCGP is actively working to reduce health inequalities, which is a critical societal issue. They advocate for ringfenced funding for projects in socioeconomically deprived areas, improved GP recruitment and retention in these areas, and inclusion of health inequalities education in medical curricula[1].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: By focusing on the reduction of health inequalities and enhancing primary care, the RCGP contributes to better health outcomes and improved quality of life for marginalized communities[1].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: The RCGP's efforts to change healthcare policies, support workforce development, and advocate for patient care improvements are aimed at creating positive systemic changes in healthcare[1][5].
- **Community Well-being**: The RCGP's work on early childhood support, mental health, and community-based initiatives helps in building a healthier and more nurturing society, which is essential for community well-being[1][4].