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19/05/26
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Why some doctors live longer – the clues hidden in our obituaries

In this blog, Harveian librarian Professor Anita K Simonds, supported by RCP archive manager Pamela Forde, reflects on new research published in Clinical Medicine (ClinMed) that explores life expectancy among UK physicians in the early 21st century. Drawing on the RCP’s longstanding obituary series, Inspiring Physicians, the study offers fresh insight into physicians’ longevity, wellbeing and what the profession’s history can tell us about supporting healthier, more sustainable medical careers today.
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18/05/26
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RCP responds to publication of latest NHS England waiting time statistics

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has responded to new figures showing that the NHS has met the 18-week referral-to-treatment target.
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14/05/26
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RCP responds to the King's Speech 2026

Today the UK government set out its legislative agenda for the next parliamentary session during the state opening of parliament. The King’s speech included government commitment to significant reform of the National Health Service in England (including the abolition of NHS England) through the NHS Modernisation Bill.
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13/05/26
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‘Our members want a college that stands alongside them’: RCP sets out bold new strategy to support physicians and shape the future of healthcare

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published its new 5-year strategy, setting out a clear plan to strengthen support for physicians and amplify the voice of the profession.
Blog
12/05/26
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Spotlight on local innovation – the IMT experience in Coventry

What makes a good physician? In this Spotlight on local innovation blog, resident doctors Dr Stephanie Harding, Dr Rachael D’Silva, Dr Faiz Shaikh, Dr Katharine Cass and Dr Akshay Balaji at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire explain that it is not just individual clinical competence, but being supported by systems that foster preparedness, confidence, safety and continuous development.
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12/05/26
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RCP briefing ahead of the King's Speech 2026

The RCP has issued a briefing to MPs ahead of the King's Speech.
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12/05/26
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RCP Cymru Wales responds to Senedd election and appointment of new first minister

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) Cymru Wales has responded to the Senedd election result and the appointment of Rhun ap Iorwerth as first minister.
Blog
07/05/26
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Spotlight on local innovation – supporting consistent consultant practice to improve patient flow

Improving patient flow, reducing waiting times and delivering better value remain major challenges for the NHS. In this Spotlight on local innovation blog, Dr Babar Muhammad Munir FRCP, consultant physician and endocrinologist at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, reflects on how local experience shows that the way consultant‑level decision making is supported can have a significant impact on outcomes.
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06/05/26
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RCP calls for opt out quit support across all NHS services

A new report from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) sets out the unequal and devastating health and economic impact of smoking in the UK, shaped by poverty, poor housing, employment insecurity and industry practices. The report calls on government to introduce opt out tobacco dependency treatment across all NHS services as a matter of public health and economic urgency.