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14/11/24
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Royal College of Physicians responds to Government’s 2035 emissions target announcement

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) welcomes the UK Government's new commitment to reduce emissions by 81% by 2035.
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14/11/24
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RCP responds to NHS England recognition that PAs need 'support and clarity’ about their role and remit

The RCP has reaffirmed its support for a rapid review of the role of medical associate professionals (MAPs) and called again on NHS England (NHSE) to review the projections for growth in the physician associate (PA) workforce in the 2025 iteration of the Long Term Workforce Plan (LTWP). 
News
14/11/24
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RCP responds to November 2024 NHSE performance data

The Royal College of Physicians has responded to the latest NHSE performance data.
News
12/11/24
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Royal College of Physicians responds to NHS England’s Varenicline rollout announcement

NHS England has announced the rollout of Varenicline, a medication to support people to quit smoking.
Blog
07/11/24
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Charting a new course: navigating constitutional and governance reform at the RCP

As nominations open to elect the next president of the Royal College of Physicians (RCP), Dr Omar Mustafa, registrar, reflects on the history of constitutional and governance reform at the college and outlines plans to modernise how we work in an ever – changing world.
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06/11/24
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Chief executive Dr Ian Bullock to leave the RCP after 15 years of leadership

RCP chief executive Dr Ian Bullock has announced that he will leave the college in March 2025 for a new role in the charity sector.
News
05/11/24
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RCP welcomes leading doctors to Harveian Oration and dinner

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) welcomed fellows, members and guests to the 2024 Harveian Oration, given by Professor Avan Aihie Sayer.
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05/11/24
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Royal College of Physicians welcomes introduction of Tobacco and Vapes Bill

The RCP has welcomed the introduction of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill which will introduce reforms to phase out smoking entirely.
Blog
04/11/24
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Enhancing population health at the Royal College of Physicians

As her tenure comes to an end, Professor Carol Brayne reflects on the work that she’s been involved in and the achievements that she has supported since taking up post as the RCP’s special adviser on population health.

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