Press office

Our press office helps journalists interested in the RCP's work aimed at improving patient care and reducing illness.

The RCP is patient centred and clinically led, driving improvement in the diagnosis of disease, the care of individual patients and the health of the whole population, both in the UK and around the world.

Its 40,000 members work in hospitals and the community across 30 different medical specialties and range from medical students to retired doctors. The RCP is the oldest medical college in England.

Contact the press office

Contact our press office at media@rcp.ac.uk

For specific media enquiries, please contact:

Hannah Perlin, Senior media manager

Tel: +44 (0)20 3075 1418
Email: hannah.perlin@rcp.ac.uk

Nicholas Wesson, Senior media manager

Tel: +44 (0)20 3075 1466
Email: nicholas.wesson@rcp.ac.uk

Out of hours

The Royal College of Physician offices are open 9am–5pm, Monday–Friday. At other times, and for urgent media enquiries only, please call +44 (0)7896 416409. This number will only normally be answered at weekends and outside of the normal working day.

Press releases

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18/03/25
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Dr Diana Walford CBE appointed chair of the Royal College of Physicians board of trustees

Dr Diana Walford CBE has been appointed chair of the RCP's board of trustees.
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14/03/25
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Royal College of Physicians responds to announcement that NHS England will be abolished

The Royal College of Physicians has responded to the announcement that NHS England will be abolished.
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04/03/25
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Royal College of Physicians marks world obesity day by calling on the government to bring forward its prevention plan

On world obesity day, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has reiterated its commitment to advancing the health and wellbeing of those affected by overweight and obesity, calling for the government to bring forward its proposed five-point prevention plan.
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04/03/25
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Royal College of Physicians supports major research initiative to drive a greener NHS

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced seven new transdisciplinary research hubs, funded by URKI and the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), to ensure that health is central to net zero strategies. The Royal College of Physicians is proud to be a ‘supporting partner’ of the successful bid from the Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT) programme and the University of Exeter to establish a national hub delivering research to address the challenge of decarbonising healthcare pathways.
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26/02/25
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Doctors confirm ‘corridor care’ crisis as 80% forced to treat patients in unsafe spaces

Doctors across the NHS have confirmed that treating patients in corridors, waiting rooms, and other unsuitable spaces has become routine, with nearly 4 in 5 (78%) forced to provide care in these conditions in the past month.
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20/02/25
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Royal College of Physicians launches new principles for an integrated public health system

The RCP has unveiled a new set of principles aimed at strengthening and integrating the UK’s public health system. Developed in collaboration with leading health organisations and think tanks, these principles provide a roadmap for more effective, cohesive, and equitable public health.
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19/02/25
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Royal College of Physicians responds to NHS England announcement of postgraduate medical training review

RCP has responded to NHS England's announcement that National Medical Director Professor Sir Stephen Powis and Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty will lead a review into postgraduate training for newly qualified medics.
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13/02/25
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'A failing system': RCP urges government to fix social care crisis amid surge in delayed discharges

The NHS ‘front door’ will remain in a state of emergency until action is taken to tackle discharge delays, the RCP has warned today.
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07/02/25
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RCP appoints special adviser on population health

The Royal College of Physicians has appointed consultant public health physician Dr Chris Packham as special adviser on population health.

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