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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Blog misol is-lywydd Coleg Brenhinol y Meddygon Cymru – adolygiad Leng, Y Bil Oedolion Terfynol Sâl (Diwedd Oes) a chynhadledd Llafur

Y mis yma, mae ein his-lywydd yng Nghymru Dr Hilary Williams wedi ysgrifennu blog ar adolygiad Leng, y Fforwm ymgynghorwyr newydd, y Bil Oedolion Terfynol Sâl (Diwedd Oes) a chynhadledd y Blaid Lafur.

Hospital Staff Working

RCP Wales VP monthly blog – the Leng review, Terminally Ill Adults Bill and Labour conference

This month, our vice president for Wales Dr Hilary Williams blogs about the Leng review, New consultants forum, the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill and the Welsh Labour Party conference.

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RCP Wales VP monthly blog – A breath of fresh air: responding to the health challenges of modern air pollution

This month our VP for Wales, Hilary Williams, blogs about our new RCP report on air quality and Med 25.

Pollution

Blog misol Is-lywydd RCP Cymru - Chwa o awyr iach: ymateb i’r heriau y mae llygredd aer yn eu hachosi i’n hiechyd heddiw

Y mis hwn mae is-lywydd Cymru, Hilary Williams, yn blogio am adroddiad newydd yr RCP ar ansawdd aer a Med 25.

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Air pollution linked to 30,000 UK deaths in 2025 and costs the economy and NHS billions, warns RCP

A new report from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has highlighted the growing evidence about the increased range of health impacts linked to toxic air even at low concentrations, urging governments to act on air pollution as a serious and preventable public health threat.

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The Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) report on NHS Wales performance and productivity

This month, RCP vice president for Wales Hilary Williams blogs about the new Ministerial Advisory Group’s report on performance and productivity in NHS Wales, end-of-life care, and her new role as clinical vice president.