Latest Workforce news and statements

College welcomes recommendations of independent review of health and adult social care leadership

08 Jun 2022

The Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Glasgow has welcomed the publication of an independent review of health and adult social care leadership in England, led by General Sir Gordon Mes...

Medical royal colleges publish joint call for urgent action on health and care workforce, inequalities and waiting lists ahead of 2022 Stormont election

21 Apr 2022

On behalf of hundreds of doctors in Northern Ireland, the three UK Royal Colleges of Physicians have come together to launch an action plan for the next Northern Ireland executive. ...

From the President: Mike McKirdy shares his vision for the College

08 Apr 2022

Writing in the Spring Edition of VOICE, President Mike McKirdy shares his vision for our College. ...

College joins over 100 health organisations in signing open letter to the Prime Minister urging him to strengthen workforce planning Health and Care Bill

29 Mar 2022

College joins over 100 health organisations in signing open letter to the Prime Minister urging him to strengthen workforce planning Health and Care Bill. ...

Physician Training and the Pandemic: Where do we go from here?

14 Jan 2022

Dr Jennifer Cathcart, Co-Chair of our Trainees’ Committee, reflects on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on training for physicians. ...