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15/01/26
RCP View On Digital And AI Front Cover

The RCP view on digital and AI report

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published a new report on digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI), calling on government to fix the NHS’ digital foundations, ensure digital solutions solve real world clinical problems and to protect patient safety with robust, joined-up regulation on AI.
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.
Policy
10/12/25
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Snapshot of UK physicians: healthcare sustainability and climate change

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published new survey findings on doctors’ understanding of climate and health, as well as their experiences of delivering sustainable clinical practice.
Consultation response
20/11/25
Hospital Corridor

RCP response to the public accounts committee inquiry on reducing NHS waiting times for elective care

The RCP submitted written evidence to the public accounts select committee inquiry on reducing NHS waiting times for elective care.
Policy statement
11/11/25
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RCP response to the government’s consultation on the 10 Year Workforce Plan

The RCP has submitted a response to the government’s consultation on the 10 Year Workforce Plan for England calling for investment in the medical workforce, an expansion of specialty training places and stronger measures on retention.
Policy
11/11/25
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2025: putting our next generation at the heart of reform

Have you watched our 2025 recap video?
Policy statement
10/11/25
Doctors working together

National survey of consultant physicians shows doctors are under growing pressure across the NHS

The 2025 Focus on Physicians survey was conducted jointly by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (RCPSG) and the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (RCPE). It ran from 12 March to 2 June 2025 with 2,038 responses from consultant physicians across the UK.
Position statement
20/10/25
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Confronting corridor care: guidance for physicians

The RCP has updated its guidance to support physicians delivering inpatient care in both permanent and temporary environments, recognising that corridor care is now a reality for many frontline clinicians.
Position statement
14/10/25
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The voice of our next generation: the results of our 2025 national survey of resident doctors

Authors: Dr Hatty Douthwaite, Dr Muhammad Shamsher Ahmed, Dr Mercy Ariyo, Dr Bhagya Arun and Dr Hannah Parker. With thanks to: Dr Paul Dilworth and Dr Sarah Logan.