The voice of physicians in Wales

Working with our physician members, RCP Cymru Wales is campaigning for change and improvements to health and care in Wales.

RCP Cymru Wales is the voice of physicians in Wales. We have around 1,300 members in Wales, working hospitals and the community across 30 different medical specialties to diagnose and treat millions of patients.

The RCP chooses its UK influencing priorities in consultation with its UK membership. In Wales, we work closely with the Vice President Wales and our team of Wales regional advisers to deliver Wales-specific campaigns on these key areas, as well as additional bespoke Welsh campaigns.

For more info, email: policy@rcp.ac.uk.

Latest news

Read about our latest campaigns and news from Wales.

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.
News
17/12/25
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Royal colleges unite in call for ‘better patient care’ and an end to fragmented services that leave people facing delays, confusion and avoidable risk

The Royal College of Physicians and the Royal College of General Practitioners have today published a joint briefing setting out practical steps to improve integration between primary and secondary care and deliver better outcomes for patients across Wales.
Blog
17/12/25
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Future care planning in Wales: building a system that listens and responds

Talking about the future – particularly when progressive illness is involved – is never easy. Professor Mark Taubert, consultant physician in palliative medicine at Velindre University NHS Trust and NHS Wales clinical lead for future care planning, outlines how Wales has reshaped its national approach, placing person-centred care, equity and shared decision making at its core.
29/10/25
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Update in medicine | resident doctor open forum in Cardiff | celebrating SAS Week 2025

This month, RCP vice president for Wales Dr Hilary Williams offers a sneak peek at what you can expect from our upcoming Update in medicine – Cardiff 2025.
29/10/25
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Update in medicine | fforwm agored meddygon preswyl yng Nghaerdydd | dathlu Wythnos SAS 2025

Y mis hwn, mae is-lywydd RCP Cymru, Dr Hilary Williams, yn rhoi cipolwg ar yr hyn y gallwch ei ddisgwyl o'n digwyddiad a gynhelir yn fuan Update in medicine – Caerdydd 2025.
News
16/10/25
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Royal College of Physicians responds to Healthcare Inspectorate Wales’ annual report

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has responded to Healthcare Inspectorate Wales’ 2024-25 report, warning that ongoing underinvestment and workforce shortages are putting patient care in Wales at risk.