2019 saw honorary fellowships awarded to six eminent figures who have made a significant contribution to medical science.

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has appointed Dr Alastair Gilmore and Dr Sonia Panchal as its deputy registrars following a competitive appointment process for these new roles.

Professor Dame Jane Dacre, immediate-past president of the RCP, has been appointed chair of the Senior Physicians Society (SPS).

RCP president Professor Andrew Goddard has been appointed to the NHS' new NHS Assembly, a collaborative forum that will support delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan.

Professor Mike Roberts highlights the role of pulmonary rehabilitation in NHS England's Long Term Plan.

Dr John Dean, clinical director for quality improvement and patient safety, explains why in the NHS Long Term Plan, patient safety is everyone’s responsibility.

RCP vice president (education and training) Dr Emma Vaux discusses how the NHS Long Term Plan will help us train, educate, support and retain our workforce.

RCP academic vice president Professor Cheng-Hock Toh explains what NHS England's Long Term Plan means for health inequality.

RCP registrar Professor Donal O'Donoghue examines the future of technology as a result of NHS England's Long Term Plan.

RCP clinical vice president David Oliver examines what NHS England's Long Term Plan means for integration.