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08/09/26
Endoscopy

RCP-hosted Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy marks 15 million endoscopy procedures recorded since 2015

More than 15 million endoscopy procedures have now been captured through the National Endoscopy Database since 2015, according to a new annual report from the Joint Advisory Group on GI Endoscopy (JAG), which is hosted by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). With more than 2.3 million procedures recorded in 2025 and over 530 sites now contributing data, the report highlights JAG's growing impact on quality improvement, training and accreditation across the UK and Ireland.
Blog
07/09/26
Doctors In Corridor

Spotlight on local innovation: improving resident doctor welfare at Royal Bolton Hospital

In this Spotlight on local innovation blog, resident doctors Dr Elhassan Awadin and Dr Arshia Akhavan-Mofrad describe how they worked with senior leaders at Bolton NHS Foundation Trust to develop a locally led resident doctor welfare plan that has strengthened support for doctors in training at Royal Bolton Hospital. 
News
07/09/26
Blue Sky With Clouds

Air pollution still costing lives, warns RCP

As the world marks the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on 7 September, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is calling on the government to take stronger action on air pollution, warning that too little progress has been made since the publication of its landmark 2025 report highlighting the scale of the threat to health.
News
03/09/26
Houses Of Parliament

RCP joins health organisations calling on MPs to back Babies Bill

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has joined leading health organisations in calling on MPs to support new legislation aimed at strengthening support for babies and families during the first 1,001 days of a child’s life.
News
02/09/26
RCP Shield

RCP annual report reflects on a year of progress, renewal and reform

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published its annual report for 2025, setting out a year of significant progress, change and renewal for the college as it focused on rebuilding confidence, strengthening governance and supporting physicians across the UK and internationally.

News
25/08/26
Global Womens Leaders

Inside the latest Commentary: from prevention and global health to the future of medical training

The RCP has published a new edition of Commentary, bringing together perspectives from physicians on education, prevention, global health and the future of medicine.
News
24/08/26
Public

'Our country’s food system is broken’: RCP welcomes National Planning Policy Framework for England

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) welcomes the commitment in the National Planning Policy Framework to refuse new hot food takeaways within reasonable walking distance of schools and other places where children and young people congregate.
News
19/08/26
Doctor Checking Notes

HSSIB research demonstrates need for Advice and Guidance inclusion in physician job planning to ensure patient safety, says RCP

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has responded to the results of an investigation that explores risks to patient safety where electronic patient record (EPR) systems, introduced to support referrals for patient care, have contributed to harm from missed or delayed care.
Blog
17/08/26
Next gen pink logo

Training more doctors means investing in those who train them

In our latest next generation blog, RCP deputy registrar Dr Ben Chadwick explores why clinical educators must be central to the future of postgraduate medical education, and why expanding training places will only succeed if doctors are given the protected time and support to train the next generation well.