This consultation seeks views on the proposed data security standards and the consent/opt-outs model as set out in the review by the national data guardian.

This submission identifies some of the work undertaken by Future Hospital Programme development sites to relieve the pressure on A&E departments this winter.

The National Audit Office has conducted a study focusing in particular on whether acute hospitals are minimising the delays through the older patient pathway.

This briefing was prepared ahead of an adjournment debate on Thursday 21 July 2016 to discuss staffing levels in Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust.

The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee explored key issues raised by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman's (PHSO) 'A report of investigations into unsafe discharge from hospital', and the actions needed to address those issues.

This briefing, produced before the Westminster Hall debate on 28 April 2016, explains why the RCP believes that digital patient records will benefit the NHS.

The Alcohol Health Alliance UK (AHA UK) comments on the clarity and practicality of the new UK chief medical officers’ alcohol guidelines.

The proposals made by Monitor and NHS England for the 2016/17 national tariff payment system reflect a desire to offer stability to NHS providers in an extremely challenging financial climate. However, there a number of repercussions and risks which we believe Monitor and NHS England should be co

The RCP's response to the Health Select Committee's invite for submissions on the impact of the Comprehensive Spending Review on health and social care.

The RCP believes that physicians and medical professionals have a key role to play not only in managing ill health, but also in supporting people to live healthier lives.