Policy documents

RCP statement on the Government’s Impact Assessment of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published a new statement in response to the Government’s recent impact assessment of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill currently going through parliament which seeks to legalise assisted dying.

Policy

06/05/25

Responsibilities within UK physician training

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has developed an infographic setting out the organisations that are responsible for planning and delivering the physician training pathway in the UK.

Policy

16/04/25

A snapshot of UK doctors: Delivering outpatient care

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published new survey findings about experiences of delivering outpatient care. 

Policy

03/04/25

A snapshot of UK doctors: experiences of health inequalities

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published new survey findings about doctors’ experiences of seeing and treating health inequalities.

Policy

26/02/25

A snapshot of UK doctors: Delivering care in a temporary environment

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published survey findings about doctors’ experiences of delivering care in temporary environments, such as corridors or waiting rooms.

Policy

16/12/24

Interim guidance for physician associates working in the medical specialties

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published new interim guidance on the scope, supervision and employment of physician associates (PAs) working in the medical specialties (also known as the physician specialties).

Policy

25/10/24

Physicians’ experiences of clinical research: findings from the three Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK 2023 census of consultant physicians

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) conducts a census on behalf of the RCP, the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) covering a range of issues.

Policy

19/07/24

RCP, BGS and RCPE call on Lord Darzi to ensure effective care for older people

The Royal College of Physicians, British Geriatrics Society and Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh have written to Lord Darzi as he undertakes his review of health and social care for the new government.

Policy

30/05/24

RCP Manifesto for medicine – a healthier nation with access to excellent care

Ahead of the 2024 general election, the Royal College of Physicians has published a manifesto setting out five priority areas where the next UK government must take action.

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RCP statement on the Government’s Impact Assessment of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill

Responsibilities within UK physician training

A snapshot of UK doctors: Delivering outpatient care

A snapshot of UK doctors: experiences of health inequalities

A snapshot of UK doctors: Delivering care in a temporary environment

Interim guidance for physician associates working in the medical specialties

Physicians’ experiences of clinical research: findings from the three Royal Colleges of Physicians of the UK 2023 census of consultant physicians

RCP, BGS and RCPE call on Lord Darzi to ensure effective care for older people

RCP Manifesto for medicine – a healthier nation with access to excellent care