The Royal College of Physicians has added its voice to those calling on the government to allow universities to recruit extra medical students this year.

The RCP has released support for doctors in using data from national clinical audit to provide greater improvements in care for patients.

The RCP’s Learning to Make a Difference team held a quality improvement showcase on Monday 10 July.

Amar Puttanna, chief registrar at Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, showcases quality improvement work he is leading on to improve patient care.

Following secretary of state for health Jeremy Hunt’s announcements, RCP president Professor Jane Dacre provides her response.