Around 15% of acute hospital admissions may be for cancer or cancer-related conditions. In addition, 31% of cancers are diagnosed in the emergency setting in England.

The RCP has submitted written evidence to the health and social care select committee’s inquiry on the clearing the backlog caused by the pandemic.

All staff working in acute medical units (AMUs) will be familiar with the increasing number of older people living with frailty who require access to acute care.

Note: The latest guidance from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists on coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in pregnancy.

The RCP welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Department of Health and Social Care's consultation on the NHS’s vision of the future of healthcare.

The Royal College of Physicians responds to the consultation on contracting arrangements for integrated care providers.

At the end of 2017, Health Education England, NHS England, NHS Improvement, Public Health England, the Care Quality Commission, NICE and the Department of Health published a draft health and care workforce strategy for consultation.

The House of Commons Health Select Committee has launched an inquiry into the Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships.

The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee has examined the impact of electronic cigarettes on human health, the suitability of regulations guiding their use, and the financial implications of a growing market on both business and the NHS.

The House of Commons Health Select Committee has undertaken an inquiry on what the UK's regulatory arrangements will be after Brexit in order to ensure the safe and effective supply of medicines, medical devices, medical products and substances of human origin.