The RCP has responded to a joint select committee inquiry into the effectiveness of the government’s efforts to tackle air pollution.

The RCP calls on the government to ensure that the final air quality plan includes a clear mandate requiring more UK cities to implement clean air zones.

The RCP’s submission to the Spring Budget 2017 calls upon the government to make additional provision for the NHS, social care and public health initiatives.

The RCP has responded to the House of Lords select committee inquiry on the long-term sustainability of the NHS.

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.

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.

The RCP's consultation response to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee invitation for written submissions on how well the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is leading action to tackle air pollution.

The RCP's consultation response on the government's draft plans to improve air quality.

The RCP prepared this briefing prior to the second reading in the House of Commons of the Access to Medical Treatments (Innovation) Bill.