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02/09/26
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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.

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25/08/26
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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.
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24/08/26
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'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.
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19/08/26
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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
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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.
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17/08/26
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RCP to establish new group to drive the next phase of governance renewal

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is today sharing with members the full Good Governance Institute (GGi) governance review, alongside an update on the progress already made and the next steps in delivering its recommendations. The review was received in December 2025 and has since been considered in detail by both the Board of Trustees and Council.
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14/08/26
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RCP survey highlights 'unsustainable' reliance on unpaid doctor time to deliver NHS Advice and Guidance scheme

New data from the Royal College of Physicians reveals a widening gap between the amount of NHS Advice and Guidance work that physicians are being asked to deliver and the time allocated for it in their job plans, with many reporting that they complete this work in the evenings and on weekends.
News
13/08/26
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GMC findings reinforce urgent need for workforce and training reform, says RCP

Responding to the GMC's The state of medical education and practice in the UK: Workplace experiences 2026 report, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has said that while technology and artificial intelligence (AI) can help improve efficiency, investment in the medical workforce and training remains essential to improving patient care.
News
13/08/26
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New government faces early test as first NHS performance figures are published

The latest NHS performance statistics point to continued strain across the health service this summer, including the highest A&E attendances on record and corridor care, long waiting lists, delayed discharges as well as the added pressure of extreme heat.