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12/03/26
Mumtaz Patel Visit To Queens Hospital In Romford V1

‘The people make it work, even when the pressures are huge’: RCP president visits Queen’s Hospital in Romford

Senior leaders from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) visited Romford this week to hear directly from fellows and members about their experiences of working in one of the busiest acute trusts in the country, Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.
News
12/03/26
Doctor in busy hospital

‘Timely access to treatment is essential for achieving the best clinical outcomes’: Royal College of Physicians responds to latest NHS England elective and emergency care performance figures

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has responded to the latest NHS England performance statistics, which show 61% of patients waiting less than 18 weeks for elective treatment in January, up from 59% at the same time last year and moving closer to the March 2026 target of 65%.
Blog
10/03/26
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Postgraduate training, prioritisation and Pollock

In our latest RCP next generation blog, Naabil Khan, RCP student and foundation doctor representative for the South West and a medical student at the University of Exeter, writes about what she learned from attending a recent debate on the future of medical training.
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10/03/26
AI And Digital Strategy

RCP engagement with MHRA consultation on the regulation of AI in healthcare

As the NHS embarks on a digital transformation under the Government’s 10‑year health plan, the RCP is advocating for a robust regulatory system for AI that supports innovation while protecting patient safety.
Blog
08/03/26
Mumtaz Patel And IWD Team

Leadership looks like her: Celebrating the women shaping the RCP and NHS

Women remain underrepresented in senior medical leadership, despite making up the majority of the NHS workforce. As the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) marks International Women’s Day (IWD) and prepares to open applications to its Emerging Women Leaders (EWL) Programme, past and present delegates reflect on the value of representation, the barriers that persist and the leadership qualities that women bring to healthcare today.
News
06/03/26
Houses Of Parliament

RCP responds as Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act becomes law

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has responded to the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act receiving Royal Assent. The Act introduces a new statutory requirement to prioritise UK medical graduates for postgraduate training places in 2026. From 2027, those who have ‘significant NHS experience’ will be prioritised alongside UK medical graduates and other priority groups.
News
04/03/26
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RCP president Professor Mumtaz Patel highlights modernisation, inclusivity and member voice ahead of new strategy launch

In a recent interview with Healthcare Today, Royal College of Physicians (RCP) president Professor Mumtaz Patel outlined her vision for a more sustainable, inclusive and physician-led healthcare system.
News
04/03/26
Corridor Bed

Royal College of Physicians welcomes commitment to a timeline for corridor care data publication

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has responded to NHS England’s publication of a data definition for corridor care and a commitment to national monthly reporting from May 2026 following calls from the RCP for a timeline on data publication.
News
04/03/26
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RCP work on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill and its progression through parliament

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has published a summary of its work on the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill as it reaches the conclusion of the parliamentary process.