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02/06/25
Doctor Using A Computer

The voice of medicine: our latest snapshot survey

We want to know what you think about artificial intelligence, prevention of ill health and sustainability in healthcare.
Blog
28/05/25
Medical Team In Hospital

The Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) report on NHS Wales performance and productivity

This month, RCP vice president for Wales Hilary Williams blogs about the new Ministerial Advisory Group’s report on performance and productivity in NHS Wales, end-of-life care, and her new role as clinical vice president.
Blog
28/05/25
Medical Team In Hospital

Adroddiad y Grŵp Cynghori Gweinidogol (MAG) ar Berfformiad a Chynhyrchiant GIG Cymru

Y mis hwn, mae Is-lywydd Coleg Brenhinol y Meddygon dros Gymru, Hilary Williams, yn blogio am adroddiad newydd y Grŵp Cynghori Gweinidogol ar berfformiad a chynhyrchiant yn GIG Cymru, gofal diwedd oes, a’i rôl newydd fel is-lywydd clinigol.
News
28/05/25
Medical Students In Class

RCP calls for action to fix broken medical training system and protect patient care

The RCP has responded to reports that UK medical graduates will be prioritised for foundation and postgraduate training spaces under the UK government 10 Year Health Plan.
News
22/05/25
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RCP ‘next gen’ survey: fewer than half of resident doctors surveyed are satisfied with their clinical training

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has submitted its response to the NHS England medical training review.
News
21/05/25
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Royal College of Physicians publishes practical guidance to help reverse the decline in vital clinical research

The RCP has launched a new ‘Making the case for clinical research’ resource kit to help doctors advocate for research time in their job plans and training programmes, and act against the sharp decline in clinical researchers in the NHS.
News
15/05/25
Doctors looking at notes

RCP welcomes renewed national support for doctors undertaking wider system roles

In a joint letter published on 13 May, the UK’s four chief medical officers, the chair of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the chair of the General Medical Council and NHS England’s national medical director have reaffirmed the importance of supporting doctors to undertake national and regional roles that contribute to the wider health system.
News
15/05/25
Houses Of Parliament

‘Deficiencies in protecting patients and professionals’ - RCP publishes its position on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published a new position statement in response to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill currently going through parliament which seeks to legalise assisted dying.
News
15/05/25
Patient On Hospital Trolly

NHS England performance stats reiterate urgent care crisis, says Royal College of Physicians

The RCP has warned that urgent action is needed to tackle persistent pressures on emergency care services, as new NHS England statistics published today [Thursday 15 May] continue to show widespread delays.

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