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20/06/25
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Building a culture of collaborative working in Barnet: one conversation at a time

In their shortlisted entry to the RCP Medicine 2025 abstract competition, RCP chief registrars Dr Hannah Costelloe and Dr Charlotte Ainscough explore the impact of semi-structured registrar-led meetings designed to improve communication and collaboration in Barnet Hospital.
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20/06/25
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RCP responds to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill passing third reading

The Royal College of Physicians has responded to the passing of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at third reading.
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19/06/25
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Air pollution linked to 30,000 UK deaths in 2025 and costs the economy and NHS billions, warns Royal College of Physicians

A new report from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has highlighted the growing evidence about the increased range of health impacts linked to toxic air even at low concentrations, urging government to act on air pollution as a serious and preventable public health threat.
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18/06/25
Pollution

RCP responds to UKHACC Building a climate-resilient health system in the UK report

The Royal College of Physicians has responded to the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change's Building a climate-resilient health system in the UK report.
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18/06/25
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RCP announces new chief executive officer Jonathan Brüün

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has today announced the appointment of Jonathan Brüün as its new chief executive officer.
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17/06/25
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King Charles III Birthday honours for RCP fellows

This year's King’s Birthday Honours saw several RCP fellows recognised for their contributions to healthcare in the UK and internationally, including public health and education, reducing health inequalities and services to the NHS.
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13/06/25
Doctors In Corridor

Latest ‘Focus on physicians’ survey closes with over 2000 responses from doctors across the UK

The 2025 ‘Focus on physicians’ survey – a joint project between the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) – has now closed.
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12/06/25
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The RCP responds to the Chancellor’s Spending Review

The Royal College of Physicians has responded to the Chancellor's Spending Review.
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12/06/25
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RCP statement on Air India crash

RCP president, Dr Mumtaz Patel, said: ‘We are devastated by the plane crash in India today and the many lives it has claimed. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this tragic incident.

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