Latest Workforce news and statements

Royal College comments on findings of independent review of NHS

12 Sep 2024

Following publication of Lord Ara Darzi’s Independent Investigation of the National Health Service in England today, Mike McKirdy, President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Gla...

Physicians Census: Doctors call for workplace improvements to be priority for new government

11 Jul 2024

Latest data from doctors show the NHS is at growing risk of losing critical senior staff unless the new government urgently prioritises action on poor working conditions and retention. ...

Royal College open letter to MPs – our vision for health  

26 Jun 2024

As a College, we have set out key priorities for the next government which will be crucial to relieving pressure on the NHS and improving the health of our people and communities.  ...

Surgical Royal Colleges work together towards new dental exams

02 May 2024

This follows publication of the General Dental Council (GDC)’s newly revised curricula for dental specialties, which will be introduced from September 2024. ...

Three Royal Colleges of Physicians welcome GMC vision to develop education and training

13 Mar 2024

Ambitious plans to develop, revise and adapt education and training for medical students and doctors have today (Wednesday 13 March) been welcomed by the three UK Royal Colleges of Physicians. The ...