#TeamGP Perspectives

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations digging into anything and everything general practice. This special episode was recorded live at the 2025 RCGP Advocate Summit at 30 Euston Square, where we went behind closed doors with a conversation between Dr Sylvia Kama – Kieghe and RCGP President, Dr Richard Vautrey. This conversation explores Dr Vautrey's career from GP training through to where he is today. Podcast host: Dr Sylvia Kama Kieghe & Guest RCGP President Dr Richard Vautrey. Dr Sylvia Kama-Kieghe is an Out of Hours GP supervisor with Sheffield GP Collaborative, a GP tutor and examiner for the University of Sheffield Medical School. She is also Vice-Chair for the South Yorkshire & North Trent (SYNT) Faculty of the Royal College of General Practitioners and Member Board of Trustees of the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health, FSRH. She is passionate about promoting women's health and uses her platform as a General Practitioner to deliver care and support women and their families around their sexual and reproductive health.   Email advocates@rcgp.org.uk for more information on how to get involved with the College's work or find out more about being an advocate or joining one of our communities. 

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations digging into anything and everything general practice. This episode is part of a series for South Asian Heritage Month 2024 discusses the perspectives, experiences and celebrates the achievement of South Asian GPs and clinicians. Doctors identifying from a South Asian heritage make up around 25% of our members, as outlined in our EDI Member Data Report. Throughout the series, we will spotlight their lived experiences, the unique perspectives they bring to patient care and how their heritage has shaped their journey through General Practice. This year's theme is 'Free to be me'.     Guests: Dr James Thambyrajah Dr James Thambyrajah is a practicing GP based in South West London and North Hampshire Urgent Care (NHUC). He is a St John's Ambulance Volunteer Doctor and former 1st Five Lead & Vice Chair of RCGP South West Thames Faculty. Dr Anita Raja Dr Anita Raja (MRCGP , DFSRH, LOC SDI ) is a General practitioner in Birmingham, West Midlands. She is a practising GP, broadcaster and campaigner for wellbeing, especially within the Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities. She has a specialist interest in longevity & lifestyle medicine . She is an advocate for a holistic approach to physical and mental well being. She is a leading expert in Women's health and has been featured in various health and lifestyle magazines like Stylist UK , Glamour magazine , Strong Women UK . Her opinion on key issues surrounding the Health care system have been endorsed and valued by leading electronic media channels. She has been a TV Presenter for a 1 hour live show “Let's talk “ on British Muslim TV from 2021 to 2022 , touching upon sensitive issues predominantly within the South Asian Community. LinkedIn: @dranitaraja Instagram: @dranitaraja, @royalcollegeofgps X: @dranitaraja      Resources and Additional Material:   South Asian Heritage Month Reflecting on my heritage for South Asian Heritage Month (rcgp.org.uk) NHS England » South Asian Heritage Month – My journey of empire https://www.rcgp.org.uk/membership/gp-wellbeing https://www.rcgp.org.uk/representing-you/policy-areas/perinatal-mental-health https://www.rcgp.org.uk/news/mental-health-care-is-a-priority https://britishima.org/work/mental-health/ https://www.rcgp.org.uk/Blog/south-asian-values-medical-practice https://www.rcgp.org.uk/Blog/celebrating-south-asian-heritage Email membershipcommunities@rcgp.org.uk for more information on how to get involved with the College's work or find your local Faculty team for a friendly discussion about what's going on close to you. 

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations digging into anything and everything general practice. This episode is part of a series for South Asian Heritage Month 2024 discusses the perspectives, experiences and celebrates the achievement of South Asian GPs and clinicians. Doctors identifying from a South Asian heritage make up around 25% of our members, as outlined in our EDI Member Data Report. Throughout the series, we will spotlight their lived experiences, the unique perspectives they bring to patient care and how their heritage has shaped their journey through General Practice. This year's theme is 'Free to be me'.    Guests: Dr James Thambyrajah Dr James Thambyrajah is a practicing GP based in South West London and North Hampshire Urgent Care (NHUC). He is a St John's Ambulance Volunteer Doctor and former 1st Five Lead & Vice Chair of RCGP South West Thames Faculty. Dr Hareen De Silva Hareen qualified as a GP in 2015 and spent 5 years working as a salaried GP in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. He was involved in the RCGP as the First5 rep for South Yorkshire and North Trent and then became the youngest faculty chair in RCGP history. He was chair for just under 2 years before he pursued a career in humanitarian assistance. He has worked in Greece, Iraq, Northeast Syria, Ukraine and most recently Gaza. He has worked as clinician initially but now works in management and leadership when deployed and was the Head of Mission for his organisation CADUS in Gaza. He currently lectures for World Extreme Medicine in Humanitarian Medicine and working as a locum GP when he is not deployed on mission.  Instagram: @royalcollegeofgps     Resources and Additional Material: South Asian Heritage Month Reflecting on my heritage for South Asian Heritage Month (rcgp.org.uk) NHS England » South Asian Heritage Month – My journey of empire GP Lives: War and Peace | GP Frontline (rcgp.org.uk) Representation within the medical field (rcgp.org.uk) Notes from the field: A GP details his work in conflict zones (rcgp.org.uk) Email membershipcommunities@rcgp.org.uk for more information on how to get involved with the College's work or find your local Faculty team for a friendly discussion about what's going on close to you. 

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations digging into anything and everything general practice. This episode is part of a series for South Asian Heritage Month 2024 discusses the perspectives, experiences and celebrates the achievement of South Asian GPs and clinicians. Doctors identifying from a South Asian heritage make up around 25% of our members, as outlined in our EDI Member Data Report. Throughout the series, we will spotlight their lived experiences, the unique perspectives they bring to patient care and how their heritage has shaped their journey through General Practice. This year's theme is 'Free to be me'.    Guests: Dr James Thambyrajah Dr James Thambyrajah is a practicing GP based in South West London and North Hampshire Urgent Care (NHUC). He is a St John's Ambulance Volunteer Doctor and former 1st Five Lead & Vice Chair of RCGP South West Thames Faculty. Dr Carter Singh Dr Carter Singh MBE is a GP Partner in Nottinghamshire. He is a nationally elected council member on the RCGP Council and a Fellow of the College. He is the former Chairman of the Nottinghamshire LMC and has a wealth of commissioning experience as he was a former board member of the Mansfield and Ashfield CCG. His medical leadership and management achievements were recognised when he was made a Fellow of the Faculty of Medical Leadership and Management and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health. During the pandemic Carter was pivotal in building trust and bridges alike with people belonging to marginalised ethnic minority communities and those with learning disabilities and was able to help navigate them though challenging, confusing and difficult times and help keep them protected and safe.  For his efforts, he was awarded an MBE in 2020.  Instagram: @royalcollegeofgps     Resources and Additional Material: South Asian Heritage Month Reflecting on my heritage for South Asian Heritage Month (rcgp.org.uk) https://www.rcgp.org.uk/gp-frontline/archive-ten-minute-consultation-carter-singh https://www.rcgp.org.uk/gp-frontline/archive-opinion-mental-health-practitioners-gp NHS England » South Asian Heritage Month – My journey of empire We are better, stronger, and happier together (rcgp.org.uk) Representation within the medical field (rcgp.org.uk) Embracing diversity in general practice (rcgp.org.uk) Email membershipcommunities@rcgp.org.uk for more information on how to get involved with the College's work or find your local Faculty team for a friendly discussion about what's going on close to you. 

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations digging into anything and everything general practice. This episode is part of a series for South Asian Heritage Month 2024 discusses the perspectives, experiences and celebrates the achievement of South Asian GPs and clinicians. Doctors identifying from a South Asian heritage make up around 25% of our members, as outlined in our EDI Member Data Report. Throughout the series, we will spotlight their lived experiences, the unique perspectives they bring to patient care and how their heritage has shaped their journey through General Practice. This year's theme is 'Free to be me'.   Guests: Dr James Thambyrajah Dr James Thambyrajah is a practicing GP based in South West London and North Hampshire Urgent Care( NHUC). He is a St John's Ambulance Volunteer Doctor and former 1st Five Lead & Vice Chair of RCGP South West Thames Faculty. Dr Nighat Arif Dr Nighat Arif is a GP specialising in women's health, and a honorary fellow of the Royal College of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. With 16 years NHS experience, she now runs her own private practice. Dr Nighat is also the resident doctor on BBC Breakfast and This Morning, and a content creator with YouTube Health and the WHO Fides network. In 2023, she received a Points of Light award from the Prime Minister for her work raising awareness of women's health issues. Dr Nighat is the bestselling author of "The Knowledge: Your guide to female health from menstruation to the menopause". Instagram: @drnighatarif @royalcollegeofgps    Resources and Additional Material: South Asian Heritage Month Reflecting on my heritage for South Asian Heritage Month (rcgp.org.uk) Perspectives on Islamophobia Perspectives on Women GPs Beyond Their Intersections NHS England » South Asian Heritage Month – My journey of empire We are better, stronger, and happier together (rcgp.org.uk) Representation within the medical field (rcgp.org.uk) Embracing diversity in general practice (rcgp.org.uk) Email membershipcommunities@rcgp.org.uk for more information on how to get involved with the College's work or find your local Faculty team for a friendly discussion about what's going on close to you. Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations digging into anything and everything general practice.    This episode for National Volunteer's Week is hosted by Dr Victoria Tzortziou-Brown, RCGP Vice Chair for External Affairs, with special guests Dr Aarti Bansal and Dr Mona Aquilina. Hear their discussion about turning causes and passions into thriving Member communities and getting a seat at the top table to affect change in a growing area of concern. Aarti and Mona share their personal journeys from interested parties to Committee Lead and elected Council Member, and give advice on how you can take your first steps in reaching out and getting involved with College too. Guests  Dr Aarti Bansal is the College's first Climate and Sustainability Lead from South Yorkshire North Trent Faculty and is still active in this arena as an elected member of RCGP Council and through the Greener Practice movement.   Dr Mona Aquilina is a retired GP from London and Malta who pioneered the College's now thriving Later Career and Retired Members Committee and was their first Chair.   Follow Aarti and Mona on Twitter:  @MonaAquilina @draartibansal and @greenerpractice  Resources and Links  ·         The Greener Practice website is the one-stop hub for environmentally sustainable primary care. You can learn about the links between planetary and human health, do quality improvement on asthma care and learn how to join the network in your local area or through national special interest groups.  ·         The RCGP has a Net Zero Hub which consists of three excellent 30min e-learning modules on sustainable healthcare, a guide to decarbonising practices and links to the Green Impact for Health Toolkit to help you take action at a practice level.  ·         Scroll through our Established GP pages for lots of later career and retirement information, including links to your local LCARM groups and personal stories from Members at this stage of career.   Email membershipcommunities@rcgp.org.uk for more information on how to get involved with the College's work or find your local Faculty team for a friendly discussion about what's going on close to you. Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

This episode for Black History Month 2022 is hosted and presented by members of our Black History Month steering group GPs. They explore lived challenges, expectations and successes experienced.  They consider how we can we dispel myths and misconceptions about this career path for young Black males and what we hope to see in the future. Guests Dr Michael Ajeleti @DrAjeleti Dr Ajeleti graduated from Kingston University with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science. After his degree, he worked as a science teacher in Blackheath Bluecoat C of E School and later became deputy of the department. Dr Ajeleti undertook his teacher training at Canterbury Christ Church University, obtaining Qualified Teacher Status. He received the grade ‘outstanding' for his role as a teacher, and Ofsted recognised this. During this time, he was still determined to pursue a career in medicine, graduating from the Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland. Dr Ajeleti graduated at the top of his class and is currently a GP trainee in Kent, Surrey & Sussex deanery.  Raised in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, Dr Ajeleti has made it his duty to encourage young people to get involved in medicine and other healthcare professions. As the co-founder of Modern Day Medics, he aims to help prospective medical students from BME backgrounds to reach their full potential Dr Shamarah Mathurin-Charles (Host) @doctorsham_ Dr Abdul Zubairu @DrAbdulZubairu Abdul Zubairu is an NHS GP partner at a practice in Merseyside. He is Honorary Secretary for Mersey RCGP Faculty and is the Equality and Diversity lead. He is also the Medical Director for the local GP Federation. Abdul has a role for the GMC setting questions for the PLAB exam. Abdul is also a qualified coach and enjoys coaching other Individuals to develop and reach their potential on areas such as conflict, resilience, teamwork and leadership. Modern Day Medics Modern Day Medics is a non-profit organisation run by a group of diverse medical students and junior doctors with a united passion to help prospective BME students achieve their medical school aspirations and provide a network for current medical students and junior doctors. Modern Day Medics aims to support and encourage all BME students wishing to study a medical degree and to aid them through this journey. They also aim to improve networking amongst current BME doctors and provide the support needed to succeed through medical school. Instagram: moderndaymedics Facebook: M.D. Medics Twitter: @MDMedics Linkedln: Modern Day Medics Email: info@moderndaymedics.com RCGP mentoring scheme RCGP Black History Month 2022 programme of activities Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

This episode is part of a special series for Refugee Week 2022. According to the Refugee Council, there were over 48,000 applications for asylum made in the UK in the past 12 months, and over 100,000 are awaiting an initial decision on their application.    This panel discuss their work treating and caring for asylum seekers and refugees, and the varied, complex health needs and journeys they may have. Guests Dr Hareen De Silva, @drhareendesilva Dr Emily Clark, @DeepEndEoE @DOTW_UK  Resources Public Health England - Migrant Health Guide: Countries A-Z  BMA - Refugee and Asylum Seeker Patient Health Toolkit  Fairhealth - courses about health inequalities  CADUS  Doctors of The World UK - Safe Surgeries Doctors of The World UK - Translated health information Article - Migrants in vulnerable circumstances: not a quick fix  Article - Access to health care for migrants: why restrictive policies are failing BMA - help for refugee doctors Bridges Programme (Scotland) Building Bridges GMC - help for refugee doctors IPC - Resettlement Programme for Overseas Doctors Lincolnshire Refugee Doctor Project London Met University - Refugee Assessment and Guidance Unit NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Refugees Doctors Programme Phoenix Project (Email: phoenixprojectoutreach@gmail.com | Twitter: @thephoenixprjct) REACHE Manchester (Email: reache@manchester.ac.uk | Twitter: @reachenw) Refugee Council Scotland Deanery - Refugee Doctors' Programme Scottish Refugee Council Wales Deanery - refugee doctors WARD (Wales) Visit our web page for more information on the College's statements and response to refugee and vulnerable migrants and displaced doctors. Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

This episode is part of a special series for Refugee Week 2022. According to the BMA's latest figures, there are approximately 2,000 refugee doctors in the UK, many of whom pursue GP training to rebuild and continue their clinical career under a medical care system new to them. This panel discuss their work and experience supporting displaced doctors resettling and retraining in the UK. Guests Dr Stephen Nickless, Building Bridges (Read Dr Nickless' blog on Supporting professional development for refugee doctors) Dr Marie Monaghan, REACHE Molly Kavanagh, The Phoenix Project Resources BMA - help for refugee doctors Bridges Programme (Scotland) Building Bridges GMC - help for refugee doctors IPC - Resettlement Programme for Overseas Doctors Lincolnshire Refugee Doctor Project London Met University - Refugee Assessment and Guidance Unit NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Refugees Doctors Programme Phoenix Project (Email: phoenixprojectoutreach@gmail.com | Twitter: @thephoenixprjct) REACHE Manchester (Email: reache@manchester.ac.uk | Twitter: @reachenw) Refugee Council Scotland Deanery - Refugee Doctors' Programme Scottish Refugee Council Wales Deanery - refugee doctors WARD (Wales) Visit our web page for more information on the College's statements and response to refugee and vulnerable migrants and displaced doctors. Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

According to the BMA's latest figures, there are approximately 2,000 refugee doctors in the UK, many of whom pursue GP training to rebuild and continue their clinical career under a medical care system new to them.   We hear from three doctors, displaced by conflict and listen to their personal journeys, experiences and hopes for the future. Guests Dr Abdelnasser Ibrahim Dr Fayqa Zia Dr Mirkarimullah Zia Resources BMA - help for refugee doctors Bridges Programme (Scotland) Building Bridges GMC - help for refugee doctors IPC - Resettlement Programme for Overseas Doctors Lincolnshire Refugee Doctor Project London Met University - Refugee Assessment and Guidance Unit NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Refugees Doctors Programme Phoenix Project (Email: phoenixprojectoutreach@gmail.com | Twitter: @thephoenixprjct) REACHE Manchester (Email: reache@manchester.ac.uk | Twitter: @reachenw) Refugee Council Scotland Deanery - Refugee Doctors' Programme Scottish Refugee Council Wales Deanery - refugee doctors WARD (Wales) Visit our web page for more information on the College's statements and response to refugee and vulnerable migrants and displaced doctors. Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations bringing GPs together to share perspectives on anything and everything general practice.   This week, join GPs from across the UK focusing on LGBT+ health.   Guests Find Adrian Harrop on twitter, Dr Rafik Taibjee on twitter and Dr James Betteridge-Sorby on twitter.    Resources - Check out the LGBT Foundation's Pride in Practice programme here. - The RCGP LGBT+ Health hub, full of elearning can be found here. Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations digging in to anything and everything general practice. This episode our panel discuss Islamophobia, their experiences as Muslim GPs and what Islamophobia Awareness Month means to them. Guests Follow Salman, Zirva, and Dornu on Twitter and Tahmina on Instagram. Resources & Links BIMA and Huffington Post survey of Muslim healthcare workers British Islamic Medical Association Islamophobia Awareness BIMA Ramadan compendium, guidance on providing prayer time, and surgical attire toolkit Salman also mentioned the book 1001 Cures Visit rcgp.org.uk/bame for more information on getting involved with the College's work on racial equity and inclusion and other EDI initiatives. Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations bringing GPs together to share perspectives on anything and everything general practice. During RCGP Annual Conference 2021 in Liverpool we recorded a face to face podcast with three Women GPs who discussed the theme of Intersectionality in context of their own experiences and opportunities. Guests Dr Ayede Ologun Dr Aaliya Goyal Dr Shamarah Mathurin-Charles Resources The Black Women in Health group British Islamic Medical Association Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

As part of the Women at the heart of general practice exhibition and RCGP Pride season, we are delighted to explore some exhibition themes around family, leadership, women as patients and becoming a GP. RCGP Pride season will be running until LGBT+ History month 2022. Women at the heart of general practice will be running until April 2022. If you would like to get involved in activities or the steering group get in with us at membershipcommunities@rcgp.org.uk Resources Check out the RCGP LGBT Hub for resources, events and more Find out about the support LGBT Foundation provide and Pride in Practice accreditation If you are interested in becoming a mentor, or looking for a mentor visit RCGP Mentoring Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations, bringing GPs together to share perspectives on anything and everything general practice. This episode discusses wellbeing; what matters and when to start the conversation.  Please be mindful this episode contains mention of child abuse and suicidal thoughts.    Follow Tesh and Zirva on Instagram @doctor.tesh and @drzirva and Carter on Twitter @drcartersingh.    If you need urgent support or have been affected by anything in this episode, please reach out through: BMA 24/7 Helpline – 0330 123 1245  Practitioner Health Programme - text NHSPH to 85258  Contact your local RCGP faculty  Samaritans helpline - 116 223    Resources Find more resources, support, and upcoming wellbeing events on the RCGP wellbeing pages. Check out mental health charity You Okay Doc Wellbeing resources from the Muslim Council of Britain   Wellbeing resources from the Newham Training Hub  Faith-based mental health & wellbeing resources from Good Thinking Doctors in Distress charity, who work on preventing suicide in the medical profession  Search #NHSMuslimsWellbeing to find free Islamic counselling and faith-based support for Muslims working in the NHS from the Inspirited Minds, Lateef Project and NHSE collaboration We also mentioned the recent project Mind Us run by Melanin Medics.    Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy. 

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations, bringing GPs together to share perspectives on anything and everything general practice.  This is the last in a series of special guest episodes focusing on wellbeing, and in particular burnout with Dr Alka Patel. Follow Alka on Instagram @dralkapateluk and find out more about the LIFESTYLE First method on her website. Resources Find more resources, support, and upcoming wellbeing events on the RCGP wellbeing pages. If you need urgent support, please reach out to: BMA 24/7 Helpline – 0330 123 1245 Practitioner Health Programme - text NHSPH to 85258 Contact your local RCGP faculty Samaritans helpline - 116 223 Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations, bringing GPs together to share perspectives on anything and everything general practice. This is the first in a series of special guest episodes focusing on wellbeing, and in particular burnout with Dr Alka Patel. #TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations, bringing GPs together to share perspectives on anything and everything general practice. This is the third in a series of special guest episodes focusing on wellbeing, and in particular burnout with Dr Alka Patel. Follow Alka on Instagram @dralkapateluk and find out more about the LIFESTYLE First method on her website. Resources Find more resources, support, and upcoming wellbeing events on the RCGP wellbeing pages. If you need urgent support, please reach out to: BMA 24/7 Helpline – 0330 123 1245 Practitioner Health Programme - text NHSPH to 85258 Contact your local RCGP faculty Samaritans helpline - 116 223 Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations, bringing GPs together to share perspectives on anything and everything general practice. Here's the second in our series of special guest episodes focusing on wellbeing, and in particular burnout with Dr Alka Patel. Follow Alka on Instagram @dralkapateluk and find out more about the LIFESTYLE First method on her website. Resources Find more resources, support, and upcoming wellbeing events on the RCGP wellbeing pages. If you need urgent support, please reach out to: BMA 24/7 Helpline – 0330 123 1245 Practitioner Health Programme - text NHSPH to 85258 Contact your local RCGP faculty Samaritans helpline - 116 223 Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations, bringing GPs together to share perspectives on anything and everything general practice. This is the first in a series of special guest episodes focusing on wellbeing, and in particular burnout with Dr Alka Patel. Follow Alka on Instagram @dralkapateluk and find out more about the LIFESTYLE First method on her website. Resources Find more resources, support, and upcoming wellbeing events on the RCGP wellbeing pages. If you need urgent support, please reach out to: BMA 24/7 Helpline – 0330 123 1245 Practitioner Health Programme - text NHSPH to 85258 Contact your local RCGP faculty Samaritans helpline - 116 223 Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations bringing GPs together to share perspectives on anything and everything general practice.   This week, join GPs from across the UK focusing on South Asian Heritage and what this means to them as GPs in celebration of the first South Asian Heritage Month.   Guests Find Dr Mo Sattar on Twitter, Dr Aaliya Goyal on Twitter, Dr Thuva Amuthan on Twitter and Dr Zirva Khan on Twitter.   Resources - Find out more about South Asian Heritage Month here and on Twitter. Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

#TeamGP Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations bringing GPs together to share perspectives on anything and everything general practice. This week, join GPs from across the UK focusing on being a black woman in general practice. Guests Find Dr Margaret Ikpoh on twitter, Dr Omon Imohi on twitter & instagram and Dr Shamarah Mathurin-Charles on twitter, instagram and youtube.  Resources - The Black Women in Health group, founded by Dr Imohi, can be found here. Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

#TeamGP & #RCGPTogether Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations bringing GPs together to share perspectives on anything and everything general practice.   This week, join GPs from across the UK focusing on PTSD.   Find our guests online… Prof Amanda Howe on Twitter and LinkedIn Prof Mike Holmes on Twitter and Linkedin Brigadier Robin Simpson on LinkedIn  Dr Amrita Sen Mukherjee on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.   Resources RCGP COVID Wellbeing Resource Hub RCGP Veteran Friendly Practices Roger Neighbour's top tips for video consultations and having challenging conversations with patients during COVID-19 Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

#TeamGP & #RCGPTogether Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations bringing GPs together to share perspectives on anything and everything general practice.   This week, join GPs from across the UK focusing on LGBT+ pride.   Guests Find Dr David Hogg  on twitter, Dr Kamila Kamaruddin on Twitter, Dr Anthony James on Twitter and Dr Duncan Shrewsbury on Twitter and Instagram.   Resources - Check out the LGBT Foundation's Pride in Practice programme here. - The RCGP LGBT+ Health hub, full of elearning can be found here. - More information, including handouts, on David's project focussing on care for LGBT+ youth in rural Scotland can be explored here. - Online pride events mentioned include NHS Virtual Pride and UK Black Pride Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

#RCGPTogether Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations bringing GPs together to share perspectives on anything and everything general practice. This week, join GPs from across the UK focusing on physical health. Guests:  Follow Simon on Twitter @DocRunner1. You can find Nirja and Sara on Instagram @doctor_dancing and @theyogigp. Resources: Check out the Parkrun Practice initiative here. The 10 minute zumba taster mentioned is on our YouTube here and there are many more resources on the RCGP wellbeing pages. Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.

#RCGPTogether Perspectives are peer-to-peer conversations bringing GPs together to share perspectives on anything and everything general practice. This week join GPs from across the UK focusing on mental health for Mental Health Awareness Week. Guests:  You can find Alka on Instagram @dralkapateluk and on her website.  Alex is on Instagram @the_resilient_doc and together they form two parts of The WorkWell Doctors.  Find Liz and Emma on Twitter @DrLizEngland and @RippleLife. Resources: Go straight to the RCGP wellbeing pages for more support and resources on mental health during COVID-19 and beyond. Find out more about the NHS England and RCGP coaching service #LookingAfterYouToo on the Our NHS People page. And there's more specific information for GPs in Northern Ireland at https://gpni.co.uk/wellbeing. If you have been affected by anything raised here or need urgent support, text NHSPH to 85258. Please note that the views expressed in these conversations are that of RCGP members and may not represent RCGP views or policy.