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As a Fellow, you’re at the heart of our College – we trust in you to lead the conversations, help set our standards and contribute to shaping the future of your profession. Fellowship is also an acknowledgement of your achievements, a recognition of your standing and expertise.
College Statement on Industrial Action Ballot
It is our hope that the Government and the BMA’s UK Junior Doctors Committee come to a swift agreement, which recognises the great value that trainees bring to the NHS, minimises the impact on services and senior clinicians and reassures patients that they will continue to receive the high level of care they rightly expect.
College illuminated to mark second anniversary of deadly coup in Myanmar
Today, 1st February— two years since the deadly coup in Myanmar took place—Royal Colleges across the UK are lighting up their buildings in red in a moment of solidarity and remembrance for health workers who have risked, and lost, their lives to provide care over the past year.
Joint statement on the BMA ballot for junior doctor strike action in England
We know that our members will not take any decisions over strike action lightly and that the best interests of the patients they care for will be a central consideration. Whatever decision is made, we will continue to support our members, for their well-being, the sustainability of services and ultimately, for the benefit of patients.
Past President Recognised in New Year’s Honours List
Our College extends warmest congratulations to Professor Jackie Taylor, former President of the College, who has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List.
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Hospitals and helping people experiencing homelessness this winter
As the cost of energy and food, rents and mortgages continue to rise, we are concerned that a significant number of people may find themselves homeless for the first time this winter. All healthcare professionals and organisations can help prepare for and respond to it.
College AGM Election Results
The following were elected to Council/Executive Board at the College AGM on Friday 2nd December 2022.
College Statement on the passing of Dame Clare Marx
It was with great sadness that we heard the news that former Royal College of Surgeons of England President, Dame Clare Marx CBE, DL, MBBS, PRCS, had died.
College Responds to the Autumn Statement
We welcome the publication of an independently verified NHS wide workforce plan over the next 5, 10 and 15 years early in the new year. This is something that our College and others have been engaged with for some time, so it is pleasing to see our efforts have been successful.
Over 100 health and care organisations call for staffing forecasts in the NHS long-term workforce plan
Over 100 health and care organisations, including the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, have signed a letter to the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt in support of publishing the NHS long-term workforce plan in full – including assessments of how many staff will be needed to keep pace with demand.