Policy and campaigns in Wales

Through our work with patients and doctors, the RCP is working to achieve real change across the health and social care sector in Wales.

We represent 40,000 physicians and clinicians worldwide – educating, improving and influencing for better health and care. Over 1,600 members in Wales work in hospitals and the community across 30 different clinical specialties, diagnosing and treating millions of patients with a huge range of medical conditions. We campaign for improvements to healthcare, medical education and public health.

Latest news

Read some of our latest news and policy documents focussing on Wales.

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Update in medicine | fforwm agored meddygon preswyl yng Nghaerdydd | dathlu Wythnos SAS 2025

Y mis hwn, mae is-lywydd RCP Cymru, Dr Hilary Williams, yn rhoi cipolwg ar yr hyn y gallwch ei ddisgwyl o'n digwyddiad a gynhelir yn fuan Update in medicine – Caerdydd 2025.

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Update in medicine | resident doctor open forum in Cardiff | celebrating SAS Week 2025

This month, RCP vice president for Wales Dr Hilary Williams offers a sneak peek at what you can expect from our upcoming Update in medicine – Cardiff 2025.

Doctor in busy hospital

Royal College of Physicians responds to Healthcare Inspectorate Wales’ annual report

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has responded to Healthcare Inspectorate Wales’ 2024-25 report, warning that ongoing underinvestment and workforce shortages are putting patient care in Wales at risk.

Welsh Senedd

Welsh 'Healthy Weight' plan a step forward, but challenges remain

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has welcomed the Welsh Government’s Healthy Weight, Healthy Wales delivery plan 2025-2027 but urges swift action to tackle weight management challenges across all ages.

Audience At Wrexham Maelor Hospital Mumtaz Visit 25

RCP president visits Wrexham Maelor Hospital in north Wales to ‘listen, learn and advocate on behalf of members’

Earlier this week, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) visited Wrexham Maelor Hospital to meet with doctors in training, SAS and locally employed doctors, and consultant colleagues. The visit formed part of the RCP’s ongoing programme of regional engagement, listening to members and fellows across the UK and supporting them to deliver high-quality patient care.

Welsh Senedd

Senedd 2026 - Y ffordd i wella: lansio maniffesto Coleg Brenhinol y Meddygon

Y mis hwn, mae Is-lywydd Coleg Brenhinol y Meddygon dros Gymru, Dr Hilary Williams, yn blogio am lansiad ein maniffesto, cyhoeddiad Jeremy Miles ar gynorthwywyr meddygon a gweithredu argymhellion adolygiad Leng yng Nghymru, a Chynllun Cefnogi Siaradwyr Dysgwyr Cymraeg Prifysgol Abertawe.