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10 October 2024
Report
Don't stop moving: optimising safety while staying active in hospital is the sixth annual report of the continuous National Audit of Inpatient Falls (NAIF) covers England and Wales clinical audit data from 1 January to 31 December 2023.
21 November 2017
The third resource in the Improving teams in healthcare series presents some of the worrying literature on the impacts of insufficient communication, and identifies barriers to smooth information transfer in a healthcare setting.
16 December 2024
Guidance
The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published a guidance document for physicians focused on building understanding of health inequalities and the actions they can take to make this is a bigger priority in their workplace.
16 April 2025
Report
A new report from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and the Patients Association sets out a vision to reform planned specialist care over the next 10 years.
2 July 2025
Toolkit
In April 2025, the RCP hosted a workshop that explored how the NHS can respond to the government’s promised ‘hospital to community’ shift in care – the so-called ‘left shift’. With over 40 participants, including clinicians, patient representatives, national charities, royal colleges and policymakers, the event has resulted in a new toolkit – Time to focus on the blue dots – which calls for a fundamental shift in how the NHS delivers care.
5 November 2024
Resource
This leaflet highlights the often-overlooked impact of osteoporosis on mental wellbeing. Developed by the Fracture Liaison Service Database, it offers support for those who may feel anxious, isolated, or uncertain following a diagnosis. The leaflet provides practical advice, reassurance, and signposts to trusted mental health services and organisations. It aims to help patients understand they are not alone, and that looking after emotional wellbeing is just as important as managing bone health.
30 July 2025
Guidance
New guidance from the RCP advocates for a more balanced flexible and realistic approach to job planning that will protect patient safety and improve workforce retention.
23 March 2023
Video
Jen Flatman, medicines safety and governance pharmacist and former RCP medicines safety clinical fellow, discusses the development of a resource to support people to continue to use their medicines safely once they leave hospital.
24 March 2023
Video
Helena Clements, sustainability lead for Sherwood Forest Hospitals, talks about her interest in sustainable healthcare.
28 March 2023
Video
Dr Annie Hunningher introduces NatSSIPs, the changes in NatSSIPs2 and how it is applicable to medical procedures. Annie works clinically as a Consultant Anaesthetist at the Royal London and specialises in ENT, thrombectomy and emergencies.