The pandemic has again highlighted the crucial role that EU and international staff play in UK health and social care services. Our colleagues who come to the UK from across the world must be and feel valued.
The RCP has outlined the existing workforce challenges faced by the NHS, its reliance on recruitment from overseas and our concerns for the UK to attract physicians to the NHS in the future.
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 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.