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20/05/26
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‘The threat of future pandemics remains very real’: RCP responds to new infection specialist workforce report

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has responded to Infection prevention and management in the UK: the infection-specialist workforce, a major new report from a leading group of UK infection specialty organisations.
Blog
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.
News
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.
News
15/05/26
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RCP launches new strategy as the physician community gathers for Med26

Hundreds of physicians came together this week at the Royal College of Physicians’ London home for its annual conference as the RCP launched a bold new strategy to strengthen support for the profession and amplify the voice of its membership.
News
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.
News
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.
News
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.