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06/03/26
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RCP responds as Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act becomes law

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has responded to the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act receiving Royal Assent. The Act introduces a new statutory requirement to prioritise UK medical graduates for postgraduate training places in 2026. From 2027, those who have ‘significant NHS experience’ will be prioritised alongside UK medical graduates and other priority groups.
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04/03/26
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RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel highlights modernisation, inclusivity and member voice ahead of new strategy launch

In a recent interview with Healthcare Today, Royal College of Physicians (RCP) president Professor Mumtaz Patel outlined her vision for a more sustainable, inclusive and physician-led healthcare system.
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04/03/26
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Royal College of Physicians welcomes commitment to a timeline for corridor care data publication

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has responded to NHS England’s publication of a data definition for corridor care and a commitment to national monthly reporting from May 2026 following calls from the RCP for a timeline on data publication.
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04/03/26
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RCP work on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill and its progression through parliament

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published a summary of its work on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill as it reaches the conclusion of the parliamentary process.
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04/03/26
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‘We risk losing an entire generation of our future physicians if this does not change’: RCP calls for urgent action to support Northern Ireland’s overstretched 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.
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02/03/26
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RCP issues statement on conflict in the Middle East

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has issued a statement on conflict in the Middle East.
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02/03/26
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Voting in the 2026 RCP elections is now open

Voting in the RCP elections for senior censor and vice president for education and training (VPET) and councillors is now open – until midday (BST) on Monday 30 March.
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27/02/26
Houses Of Parliament

RCP responds as Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill set to become law

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has responded to the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill completing its passage through UK parliament. The legislation will now proceed to Royal Assent and become law.  
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25/02/26
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RCP welcomes decisive Lords support for a smokefree generation

The RCP has welcomed the House of Lords decision to reject an amendment that would have removed the smokefree generation policy from Tobacco and Vapes Bill. The amendment was rejected overwhelmingly by 246 votes to 78. The legislation will therefore retain the measure preventing the sale of tobacco to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009.