The RCP is deeply committed to improving access to clinical research and supporting the integration of research into everyday care. The RCP has produced a strategy to develop, deliver and drive research in the NHS; seeking to address the barriers to equality of access.
Flexible portfolio training (FPT) is a pilot initiative within higher specialty training offered by Health Education England and the Royal College of Physicians that protects 1 day a week (or 20% time equivalent) for professional development.