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04/03/26
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Turning the tide: Supporting Northern Ireland’s physician workforce

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published a new briefing report calling for urgent, system-wide action to stabilise and support Northern Ireland’s physician workforce, warning that without reform the health service risks losing a generation of future doctors.
Policy
04/02/26
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RCP view on maternity and obesity

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published a new view on obesity and maternal health calling urgent action across the whole system to support women’s health before, during and after pregnancy, highlighting that one in four pregnant women in England is now living with obesity.
Policy
15/01/26
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The RCP view on digital and AI report

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published a new report on digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI), calling on government to fix the NHS’ digital foundations, ensure digital solutions solve real world clinical problems and to protect patient safety with robust, joined-up regulation on AI.
Policy
15/01/26
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Snapshot of UK physicians: Artificial intelligence in healthcare

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published new survey findings on physicians’ views on, and experiences of using, Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare.
Policy
17/12/25
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For better patient care: improving integration between primary and secondary care in Wales

The Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of General Practitioners have published a joint briefing setting out practical steps to improve integration between primary and secondary care and deliver better outcomes for patients across Wales.
Policy
10/12/25
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Snapshot of UK physicians: healthcare sustainability and climate change

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published new survey findings on doctors’ understanding of climate and health, as well as their experiences of delivering sustainable clinical practice.
Consultation response
20/11/25
Hospital Corridor

RCP response to the public accounts committee inquiry on reducing NHS waiting times for elective care

The RCP submitted written evidence to the public accounts select committee inquiry on reducing NHS waiting times for elective care.
Policy statement
11/11/25
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RCP response to the government’s consultation on the 10 Year Workforce Plan

The RCP has submitted a response to the government’s consultation on the 10 Year Workforce Plan for England calling for investment in the medical workforce, an expansion of specialty training places and stronger measures on retention.
Policy
11/11/25
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2025: putting our next generation at the heart of reform

Have you watched our 2025 recap video?