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12/06/26
Mumtaz Patel Meets Team At Queen’S Hospital In Romford

Spotlight on local innovation – how investment in people is driving innovation, training and retention in Romford

In this Spotlight on local innovation blog, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) director of medical education Professor Gideon Mlawa and RCP college tutor Dr Saiful Islam, alongside BHRUT chief executive Matthew Trainer and chief medical officer Professor Andrew Deaner explore how Queen’s Hospital in Romford is demonstrating how innovation and investment can strengthen patient care, training and staff retention.
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12/06/26
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RCP responds to violence in Northern Ireland

RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel condemns the recent violence in Northern Ireland, highlighting its impact on communities and NHS staff and calling for calm.
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11/06/26
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'Today marks an important step': RCP welcomes publication of first national corridor care data

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has welcomed the publication today of the first national corridor care data in the NHS in England.
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11/06/26
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Respiratory care improving in key areas – but progress remains uneven, new national clinical audit report shows

New analysis from the National Respiratory Audit Programme (NRAP) – hosted by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) – highlights improvements in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pulmonary rehabilitation care but warns of stalled progress in adult asthma and delays in treatment following acute admission.
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11/06/26
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RCP responds to HSJ story about the 10 Year Workforce Plan

The RCP has responded to a story in the HSJ about the 10 Year Workforce Plan.
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09/06/26
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Using our voice: RCP launches new member and fellow snapshot survey

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has launched a new UK member and fellow snapshot survey to gather the evidence needed to influence national debate and drive improvements in patient care.
Blog
08/06/26
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Celebrating Diabetes Week 2026: why we need to invest in our diabetes workforce

Dr Stella George, RCP medical workforce director, reflects on the progress made in diabetes care across the UK through innovation, collaboration and a committed workforce, while also setting out the ongoing challenges around workforce pressures, training and variation in access to care. Drawing on data, experience and patient expectations, she explores what is needed to support the specialty to deliver high quality, equitable care now and in the future.
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08/06/26
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Celebrating Diabetes Week 2026: reducing inequality in young adult diabetes care

Diabetes and endocrinology consultant Dr Tala Balafshan draws on her experience in redesigning an award-winning young adult diabetes service in St Helens, setting out how a sustained, prevention-focused and multidisciplinary approach can improve engagement and outcomes, particularly for those living in more deprived communities. This project won best overall presentation in the RCP Medicine 2025 abstract competition.
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08/06/26
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Celebrating Diabetes Week 2026: collaboration, innovation and the view from Wales

Dr Julia Platts, national clinical lead for diabetes in Wales, highlights both the enduring strengths and the ongoing challenges of delivering high quality diabetes care across Wales, reflecting on a strong tradition of collaboration and innovation, while setting out the practical barriers – from workforce pressures to digital infrastructure – that continue to shape services.