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We can and must do better on end-of-life care, says Royal College of Physicians

The college said the Government must develop a public campaign on end of life and palliative care.

Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025

Dame Esther Rantzen welcomes GP group changing stance on assisted dying bill

The ChildLine founder revealed she had joined assisted dying organisation Dignitas

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025

Competition for training roles putting ‘immense strain’ on resident doctors

The Royal College of Physicians is calling for a comprehensive review of how doctors and medics are trained.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

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Little-known car button which can slash fuel consumption by up to 12 per cent

The Royal College of Physicians believes 40,000 deaths in the UK are related to air pollution, with engine idling playing a part

Daily Mirror · Jan 28, 2023

The eye-watering amount the Welsh NHS spends on agency staff

In the past five years agency spend has almost doubled

Wales Online · Jan 12, 2023

Belfast doctor Michael Watt misdiagnosed 45% of cases, review into deaths finds

Inquests could be reopened after review into records of 44 patients who died under care of disgraced former neurologist

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022

NHS forced to pay high rates for agency staff ‘to keep patients safe’

Some NHS trusts have paid as much as £2,500 to nurses to fill shifts.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022

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Breathtaking Edinburgh venue to host exclusive afternoon tea with festive treats

The Royal College of Physicians shared they will be welcoming locals into their Great Hall on December 3rd for a full afternoon tea complete with festive treats and a roaring open fire.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 9, 2022

Welsh NHS sees 'demoralising' fall in number of available beds

The number of available NHS beds is the lowest it's been this century

Wales Online · Oct 28, 2022

Half of doctors who graduate in Wales leave to practise somewhere else

The GMC report also found that Wales has fewer doctors per head than England or Scotland

Wales Online · Oct 19, 2022

More than half of people have worse health due to rising cost of living – poll

Of all those who reported their health getting worse, 84% said it was due to increased heating costs.

The Independent UK · May 16, 2022

Javid says UK has sent more medical supplies to Ukraine than any other country

During a speech at the Royal College of Physicians, Sajid Javid answered questions about how the UK is helping to support Ukrainians.

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

NHS ‘woefully unprepared’ for care of an ageing England

Royal College of Physicians warns over lack of geriatricians, many of whom are themselves due to retire

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3, 2022

Under-21s should not be allowed to buy e-cigarettes, vapes or other tobacco products, says Royal College of Physicians in Ireland

Prof Des Cox also called for a ban on different flavours being offered by vaping products

Irish Mirror · Mar 1, 2022

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Wales Online · Jan 31, 2022

Two-thirds of physicians in Wales feel overwhelmed as staff shortages take their toll

More than half (59%) of consultant physician posts advertised in Wales went unfilled in the last year

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