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23/12/25
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Spotlight on local innovation – supporting locally employed doctors in Southend

In this Spotlight on local innovation blog, Dr Sidra Rahman, locally employed doctor lead and locum consultant at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, reflects on how the organisation is reshaping its support for locally employed doctors (LEDs) by building community, strengthening induction and supervision and addressing long-standing barriers around funding, portfolios and career progression.
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22/12/25
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A year of transformation

A new report sums up a year of tangible change and progress at the Royal College of Physicians (RCP). A year of transformation outlines how we responded to an independent learning review conducted by The King’s Fund. 
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19/12/25
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New clinical editor appointed for RCP membership magazine

Ollie Minton has been appointed as the clinical editor for Commentary, the RCP’s membership magazine.
Blog
18/12/25
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Respiratory bootcamp: closing the confidence gap

In this RCP next generation campaign blog, Dr Claire Froneman and Dr Emma Moore share how they developed a respiratory bootcamp at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust, offering structured medical training that builds confidence and improves patient safety. The project was highly commended in the RCP’s virtual poster competition 2025.
Blog
18/12/25
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The most wonderful time of the year: reflections on winter pressures, prevention and helping others

In a special end-of-year blog to celebrate the festive season, Dr Zuzanna Sawicka, RCP clinical director for patient safety and clinical standards, reflects on the little things that we can all do to support each other and the NHS this winter.
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18/12/25
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RCP publishes final sustainability report card of 2025

The RCP has published an updated scorecard on its progress to improve its environmental sustainability as an organisation.
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18/12/25
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Ultra-processed food under the microscope at RCP young people’s Christmas Lecture

Last week was RCP Christmas Lecture time, and we were thrilled to welcome Dr Chris van Tulleken of Operation Ouch fame for a lively evening tackling the serious topic of ultra-processed food and its impact on health.
Blog
17/12/25
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Future care planning in Wales: building a system that listens and responds

Talking about the future – particularly when progressive illness is involved – is never easy. Professor Mark Taubert, consultant physician in palliative medicine at Velindre University NHS Trust and NHS Wales clinical lead for future care planning, outlines how Wales has reshaped its national approach, placing person-centred care, equity and shared decision making at its core.
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17/12/25
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Royal colleges unite in call for ‘better patient care’ and an end to fragmented services that leave people facing delays, confusion and avoidable risk

The Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of General Practitioners have today published a joint briefing setting out practical steps to improve integration between primary and secondary care and deliver better outcomes for patients across Wales.