The three Royal Colleges of Physicians in collaboration with the Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board launched the Medical Class of 2021 - Post CCT survey on 7 February. This survey was sent to all doctors in the medical specialties in the UK gaining a CCT in 2021.
The census provides the three Royal Colleges of Physicians with essential data that we use to lobby for changes, such as additional consultant and SAS posts and
The #PhysicianCensus provides the three Royal Colleges of Physicians with essential data that we use to lobby for changes, such as additional consultant posts and medical student places.
The RCP has welcomed the publication of the Interim NHS People Plan, saying that this is a step in the right direction for the workforce. However, the Treasury must work to support NHS staff starting with addressing the current challenges around pensions.
The #5minutesto census provides the RCP with essential data that we use to lobby for changes, such as additional consultant posts and medical student places.
As the NHS enters its 70th year, Professor Jane Dacre asks whether we still have an opportunity to set the foundations for a secure long-term footing for NHS and social care.
We simply need more doctors: the increase in medical school places is welcome, but these future doctors will not enter the workforce until 2023 at the earliest.