The RCP has submitted written evidence to the health and social care select committee’s inquiry on the department’s integration white paper.  

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.

This guideline covers identifying and treating primary hypertension (high blood pressure) in people aged 18 and over.

This NICE guideline covers the assessment and management of renal and ureteric stones.

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

This NICE guideline offers recommendations on renal replacement therapy (including transplant) and conservative management.

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 RCP’s response calls on the government to introduce a positive and welcoming migratory system for doctors to ensure a sustainable and safe NHS.

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 Royal College of Physicians is calling for the GMC to ensure communication skills and culturally appropriate practice are embedded in its Medical Licensing Assessment (MLA).