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Royal College of Physicians

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🥁 The votes are in… 🥁 We’re delighted to announce Professor David Oliver @mancunianmedic has been elected the 122nd president of the Royal College of Physicians 🎉!

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We're devastated to announce that our registrar, colleague & friend Professor Donal O'Donoghue died last night from #COVID19 . Our thoughts are with his family & loved ones. He will be missed terribly. #RCPremembers

Death of RCP registrar Donal O'Donoghue

It is with enormous sadness that the Royal College of Physicians announces the death from COVID-19 of its Registrar, Professor Donal O’Donoghue.

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Due to concerns about the impact of climate change and nature loss on human health, we are joining @UKHealthClimate in signing a letter to the PM urging him to withdraw the decision to issue new licences for North Sea oil and gas. Read the full letter👇

Health leaders call on Prime Minister to withdraw oil and gas licences - UK Health Alliance on...

Members of the UK Health Alliance on Climate Change have written to the PM calling for a withdrawal of new licences for North Sea oil and gas.

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Today we announce an independent review into #RCPEGM #PhysicianAssociates and acknowledge how we should have been better at listening and responding to our members and fellows. We need to reset the organisation, restore trust and refocus on delivering on members’ priorities.

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We are deeply disappointed to hear this important service is set to close to new NHS staff referrals from secondary care and are sharing our concerns with @NHSEngland . Mental health support is as vital now as ever 1/2

NHS Practitioner Health

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Important service update.

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RCP response to the High Court decision regarding the case of Dr #BawaGarba

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We're delighted to announce that our president @bodgoddard has been knighted in the #QueensBirthdayHonours . We could not be more proud of his incredible achievements at the RCP and throughout his career. Congratulations Sir Andrew Goddard!

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Dr Peter Tun, an associate specialist in neurological rehabilitation @RBNHSFT who died of #COVID19 , will receive #FellowshipRCP . We believe Dr Tun is the first person to have died actively in service to be posthumously nominated for the award.

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54 years ago, HM the Queen opened our London HQ in 1964, here she is with former RCP president Sir CharlesDodds. We are honoured that she will return today to celebrate our landmark 500th anniversary! @RoyalFamily #RCP500

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We've co-signed an open letter to the leaders of UK political parties, calling for a rapid review of what needs to be done to prevent and prepare for a second wave of #COVID19 . Read the full letter in @bmj_latest below 👇

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Leaders in the medical community, including heads of royal colleges and The BMJ’s editor in chief @fgodlee have urged political parties to join forces and commission a cross party review into how the UK can prevent and prepare for a covid-19 second wave

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With 370,000 care cancellations confirmed & no sign of junior doctor pay resolution, we’ve joined medical royal college colleagues in calling on govt to begin meaningful negotiations now. Patients & NHS staff deserve better @DrSarahClarke @AoMRC @TheBMA

Junior doctors' strike: Medical chiefs call on third party to broker talks

Academy of Medical Royal Colleges raises concerns over future impact on patients and NHS in England.

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We've sent an open letter to the Prime Minister, signed by 16 other leading health organisations, calling for the NHS and wider health and care system to be at the heart of #Brexit negotiations. Read the full letter here: 👇

RCP and 16 other signatories send open letter to PM calling for

In the run up to Brexit, we’ve written to the Prime Minister, along with 16 other health organisations, calling for healthcare to be at the heart of EU exit negotiations.

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Lovely news to share! Our president Professor Jane Dacre has been awarded a damehood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Congratulations @DacreJane #BirthdayHonours

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Islamophobia Awareness Month shouldn't need to exist, but sadly many Muslim healthcare professionals have faced discrimination in their careers. This needs to end. The diversity of our workforce should be a cause for pride and celebration. #IAM2021

British Islamic Medical Association

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The sad reality many Muslim healthcare professionals have faced frequently throughout their careers. #IAM2021 @IslamophobiaAM @MuslimCouncil @TheBMA @NHSEngland @rcgp @RCSnews @RCPhysicians @rpharms @theRCN

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“Had the NHS been better prepared, through proper pandemic planning, adequate supplies of appropriate PPE & simply by being better staffed, it would have made a world of difference,” says @bodgoddard as the public inquiry into the COVID-19 pandemic begins:

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Published today, our latest report Talking about dying: How to begin honest conversations about what lies ahead, explores the reasons that doctors and other healthcare professionals find it hard to talk to patients about dying. Read now:

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We're delighted to announce the appointment of our new registrar, Dr Cathryn Edwards. Dr Edwards takes up post in May and is the first woman to be appointed as RCP registrar in over 500 years. We can't wait to work with you, @CathrynmEdwards !

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We’re delighted to have @MichaelMarmot delivering our annual Christmas lecture this year 🎄❄️ Aimed at 12–18 year olds, the lecture will focus on social justice, health equity and #COVID19 . When: Tuesday 22 December, 3pm Register for free here:

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We're incredibly excited to announce that The Spine, the new northern home of the RCP, is now officially open! Based in #PaddingtonVillage @KQLiverpool , The Spine is designed to be 1 of the healthiest buildings in the world 🌎 Learn more about The Spine:

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Amidst growing concerns around the supply of appropriate PPE for clinicians, we urge @MattHancock to prioritise the safety of #OurNHSpeople

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We’re pleased to announce that following an extraordinary meeting of RCP Council yesterday, @DrSarahClarke , the current clinical vice president, will become the 122nd president of the RCP in September:

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We are so very sorry to hear of the death of Dr Sa’adu, a much loved Fellow for over 20 years. He was a valued member of the RCP family and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

Coronavirus: 'Living legend' doctor Alfa Saadu dies from Covid-19

Dr Alfa Saadu worked as a medical director and across many hospitals in London, his family said.

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The #InequalitiesInHealthAlliance is concerned to hear reports that plans to publish the Health Disparities White Paper may have been scrapped – we're urging @theresecoffey to maintain the commitment because #EverythingAffectsHealth . Read our letter here:

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Today there is an interview with RCP president @DrSarahClarke in The Times. Please read our statement that clarifies both Sarah and the RCP’s view on the right of union members to take industrial action.

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“Many challenges lie ahead but I know that, together, we will meet them and continue the RCP's long and proud success story." Introducing our new president @DrSarahClarke , consultant cardiologist at @RoyalPapworth , who took up office yesterday:

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Today and every day we stand in solidarity with our BAME members, fellows, colleagues and friends. Racism of any sort is abhorrent and has no place in our society. For useful resources on ways to support the #BlackLivesMatter movement, click here:

How to support the Black Lives Matter movement even if you can’t attend the protests

Several funds have been set up to pay for bail of protesters who have been arrested

www.independent.co.uk

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‘I am humbled that the fellows of the RCP have elected me and I will do my best to live up to their expectations. There are challenging years ahead but we have a great team here and we can achieve a great deal.’ @bodgoddard

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We're delighted to have appointed Dr Ash Birtles as our new clinical fellow in health inequality. Dr Birtles' focus will be on developing practical advice and guidance to help doctors address health inequality in their practice. Find out more here: 👇

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A big thank you and farewell to our outgoing clinical vice president Prof. David Oliver ( @mancunianmedic ) on his final day at the RCP. David's passion for medicine and vast experience has been invaluable to us over the past 3 years, and we wish him all the best for the future.

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RCP Council has today agreed to hold an EGM to debate the issues being raised with us around physician associates. Thank you to all Council members for the thoughtful debate. Next steps here 👉

RCP will hold extra-ordinary general meeting (EGM)

RCP Council met this week to discuss the request for an EGM in relation to physician associates.

www.rcplondon.ac.uk

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We’ve ended all investments in fossil fuel companies 2 years ahead of the deadline we set. We can say even more loudly that everything possible must be done to limit global temperature rises in line with the #ParisAgreement , to protect public health.

RCP ends all fossil fuel investments two years early

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has ended all its investments in fossil fuels, two years ahead of the deadline set in the new Climate Policy it adopted in January 2020.

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“We’re not being honest as a country with the public about the potential risks of a no-deal Brexit when it comes to medicines.” Our president @BodGoddard "very worried" in @RosamundUrwin 's latest @thesundaytimes story:

Operation Yellowhammer: leaked files reveal medicines that will run out first

Senior doctors have warned the NHS to brace itself for the “biggest threat it has ever faced” if the UK crashes out of the EU on October 31, as a leaked internal document reveals the risks to...

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We're pleased to announce that Dr Sarah Clarke @drsarahclarke has been re-elected as president of the RCP. Read more here:

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The RCP’s flag at half-mast today in memory of @GrangerKate #hellomynameis

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We welcome this letter from @NHSEngland , making clear its position on PAs. "PAs are not a substitute for doctors; they are trained to work collaboratively with other health professionals as supplementary members of a multidisciplinary team." 1/3

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Ahead of the #NHSBirthday we're paying tribute to all those who tragically lost their lives to #COVID19 . Along with other landmarks nationwide, our new Northern home, The Spine, is lit up blue in their memory. #LightItBlue #NHSBirthday #NHS72 #NHSNW #ThankYouTogether

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Today we're proud to launch the new Inequalities in Health Alliance - a coalition of nearly 80 organisations brought together to press for urgent action to address health inequalities. #HealthyLivesForAll Find out more here 👇

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Congratulations Sir Peter Ratcliffe, Nobel Prize Winner in Medicine 2019: ‘an impressive story of how a clinician scientist can combine ground-breaking basic science with caring for patients within the NHS.’

Sir Peter J Ratcliffe wins the Nobel Prize in Medicine 2019 |

Professor Sir Peter J Ratcliffe, Director for the Target Discovery Institute within the Nuffield Department of Medicine at Oxford University and Director of Clinical Research at Francis Crick

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We are deeply saddened to hear of Mr El-Hawrani’s death. Our thoughts are with his family. This is a stark reminder that #COVID19 is not a disease that only effects the old & infirm. NHS staff are putting their lives on the line right now, & must have access to suitable #PPE .

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS FT

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It’s with deep sadness that we share this news. Over the weekend we lost a dear colleague from Queen’s Hospital Burton who contracted COVID 19.

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A call to 'reset the narrative' from RCP president @bodgoddard :

Red Box

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Let’s reset the narrative and welcome migrants into the NHS, writes @bodgoddard of @RCPLondon

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To mark #WomenInScience day, we want to say a big thank you to the amazing female doctors, researchers, nurses and other medical staff working for our NHS. 🩺🔬🙏

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“If the UK leaves the EU without an agreement, there will almost certainly be a negative impact on the health of your constituents and the NHS.” We have today written to all MPs asking them to vote against a #NoDealBrexit , to protect patients. Read more:

RCP urges MPs to vote against no-deal Brexit

The RCP is taking the unusual step of writing to all MPs asking them to vote against the UK leaving the EU without an agreement, to protect patients.

www.rcplondon.ac.uk

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We have published ethical guidance for frontline staff dealing with the #COVID19 pandemic, supported by more than a dozen other royal colleges and health organisations. Learn more:

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"We have to be very careful when we think about how to manage the backlog, that we don't just create physical space - it's human resource that is the most important," said RCP president @bodgoddard , giving evidence to the @CommonsHealth yesterday.

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The court of appeal has today unanimously overturned the ruling of the high court that Dr #BawaGarba be struck off the medical register. Read the response to the judgment from our president @DacreJane here

RCP statement following the court of appeal ruling on the case of Dr

The court of appeal has today unanimously overturned the ruling of the high court that Dr Bawa-Garba be struck off the medical register.

www.rcplondon.ac.uk

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It can be hard to think of your own wellbeing when working in such challenging conditions. That's why we wanted to create a conversation around the importance of physicians' physical and mental health. Watch the full wellbeing documentary here:

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This year saw the deaths from #COVID19 of many healthcare workers including some of our own members and fellows. Please join us in remembering their great achievements and the lives they dedicated to helping people. #RCPremembers

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It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Dr Anton Sebastianpillai who died on Saturday. Another valued member of the RCP family, our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this devastating time.

Coronavirus: Doctor in his 70s at Kingston Hospital dies

Dr Anton Sebastianpillai dies at Kingston Hospital, south-west London, after contracting coronavirus.

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For the first time we describe in detail the medical staffing levels needed to provide safe care for patients. Essential reading for all frontline #NHS providers, see the new guidance here #SafeMedStaffing

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We are happy to announce the new senior censor and vice president for education and training, @Mumtaz_Patel_1 As well as five newly elected councillors: @EileenBurns13 @RowanHarwood @parthaskar Ganesh Subramanian Victoria Tippet Read the full story:

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The score cited in an @FinancialTimes article this afternoon about a triage score for escalation to ITU is not NHS policy and does not have the backing of @RCPLondon @RCoANews @FICMNews @FT

NHS ‘score’ tool to decide which patients receive critical care

Doctors will use three metrics: age, frailty and underlying conditions

www.ft.com

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"We have defined seven characteristics of professionalism in 2018. Every doctor should embrace these characteristics, and should feel proud to be able to demonstrate them." @DacreJane in @bmj_latest on our new report #RCPUnderpin :

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Our President @bodgoddard : “ @djnicholl is as far from Andrew Wakefield as you can get. He is evidence based, passionate about the NHS and a highly valued fellow of @RCPLondon . His treatment by JMR has been outrageous.”

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I have had to watch this unfold from Zambia as at #ECSACOP Thanks BMJ for this summary @djnicholl is as far from Andrew Wakefield as you can get. He is evidence based, passionate about the NHS and a highly valued fellow of @RCPLondon His treatment by JMR has been outrageous

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We've published newly updated guidance on how to support people who have eating & drinking difficulties. Read the guidance, endorsed by @rcpsych , @BAPENUK , @BDA_Dietitians , @GeriSoc , @BritSocGastro , @DementiaUK , @age_uk & @rpharms , here 👇

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“It is very sad that a colleague has felt the need to resign during this crisis. The NHS needs all the doctors it can get.” - @bodgoddard in today's @guardian :

Doctor quits NHS over Dominic Cummings' refusal to resign

Exclusive: Dr Dominic Pimenta fears behaviour of PM’s adviser could help trigger second wave of Covid-19

www.theguardian.com

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'We simply cannot wait until the next tax year for a solution. Every week the issue remains, more hard-working doctors will reduce their hours, driving up waiting times for patients and driving down staff morale.' says @bodgoddard in today's @MailOnline :

TWO THIRDS of surgeons work less to avoid bills on their pensions

The survey by the Royal College of Surgeons in England and Wales also found that 68 per cent of their members were considering early retirement due to the pensions taxes.

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'You are your barrier...' Following our Racism in Healthcare webinar we are thrilled to launch our new ‘Lets talk about...’ series. Join @EAnionwu as she interviews Professor Dame Donna Kinnair on her experiences with racism in medical leadership.

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A huge thank you to the @RoyalFreeNHS for giving us a glimpse into their 'The Royal Freeze' swimming club. This is a wonderful example of healthcare professionals supporting each other's wellbeing - particularly important during these difficult times. #RCPMed2021

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Thank you to all our members and everyone working in the #NHS right now. We're so unbelievably grateful for everything you do. 🙏 Here's our London building, lit up in your honour. #clapforNHS

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“Donal improved the lives of so many patients, friends and colleagues just by being there for them and using what tools he had to their benefit." Our president @bodgoddard 's touching tribute to Donal O’Donoghue is available to read in Commentary Magazine:

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Tragically several of our members died from #COVID19 this year. Tomorrow we'll be publishing their obituaries & paying tribute to the lives they led. To echo @bodgoddard 's words below, please join us tomorrow in sharing your own memories of those who died. #RCPremembers

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After what was a very difficult winter, and as stretched doctors continue to go above and beyond, news that the Theresa May vetoed increasing the number of visas available to NHS doctors is deeply disappointing. @DacreJane

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And we're blue! Happy Birthday NHS. Proud to be there for you at the start and in the future. #NHS70 #LightUpBlue #RegentsPark #NW1

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Today we unveiled the O’Donoghue Wall at the The Spine, Liverpool. This will be a lasting memorial to our friend and colleague, Professor Donal O’Donoghue OBE. @kidneycareuk @UKKidney

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"Burnout, burnout, burnout. We shouldn't be talking about burnout. This isn't a failure of individuals but the system they are working in." A call from @bodgoddard at #RCPMed2019 for us to change the rhetoric.

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We're proud to be celebrating #pride , love, freedom, diversity and equality. Wishing a happy #PrideMonth to all of our members, fellows and friends!

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Published today, our new report #RCPOutpatients shows the current model of outpatient care is not fit for purpose. It puts unnecessary financial and time costs on patients, doctors, the NHS and the public purse. Find out how we think it can be improved:

‘One size fits all’ outpatient care no longer fit for purpose says RCP

A new approach to outpatient care is needed if it is to meet growing demand and reduce disruption to patients’ lives, according to a new report from the RCP.

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#EidMubarak to all our fellows and members celebrating the end of Ramadan today.

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“We can’t let our guard down. Wear a mask, don’t mix, wash your hands. Until vaccination comes in and does its job that’s what our best defence will be.” RCP president @bodgoddard and Dr Ami Jones on the #COVID19 impact on hospitals. @BBCBreakfast 08.24.

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We’re moving this year’s annual Christmas lecture online! Join @MichaelMarmot as he explores the causes of health inequalities and how taking action across the whole of society can tackle the health gap. We hope you can join us. Register for free here:

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Health care staff in India are caring for overwhelming numbers of patients with #COVID19 , often with inadequate resources. We're sending them our support, & asking anyone who's able, to contribute to @BAPIOUK 's India COVID fund:

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We are extremely proud to be 500 on Sunday! If you're passing Trafalgar Square fountains between 6:00-10:30 on 23/9 and you see the fountains light purple- tag us with #RCP500 It's in celebration of our incredible history #medicineisbrilliant

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"Whilst I am uncomfortable admitting it, I have felt overwhelmed myself a couple of times in recent weeks. I’ve not felt like this since I was a houseman being on-call every other night," says RCP president @bodgoddard , commenting on the survey.

One in five doctors feels overwhelmed at work every day

The RCP’s fourteenth survey of members and fellows during the COVID-19 pandemic shows that absence is now falling, but it follows a period in which most felt overwhelmed on at least one occasion.

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Trainee doctors are an invaluable part of our health service, and they must be treated as such. It is imperative we look after doctors’ wellbeing if we are to retain them and help them provide the best possible care for patients.

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Dossier reveals 'petty tortures' of NHS trainee doctors denied leave

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Today’s memorial event for Donal O'Donoghue has begun with @CMO_England ’s inaugural O'Donoghue lecture on health disparities and inequalities streaming now #UKKW2021 @UKKidney

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We will remember them. #LestWeForget #ArmisticeDay100 #RemembranceSunday2018

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Today is our 499th birthday! Prelude to a historic, celebratory milestone on 23/9/2018 - our 500th anniversary next year! Details soon!

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We've written to the Prime Minister, along with @theRCN , @unisontheunion , and @TheBMA , asking for clarity and confirmation that all health and care workers and their families will be exempt from the international health surcharge on a permanent basis. Find out more here 👇

The Times and The Sunday Times

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Doctors have complained of a “kick in the teeth” as the immigration health surcharge is still being enforced, despite the prime minister vowing to scrap it for NHS and care workers

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Today we published a resource in collaboration with @acutemedicine to support hospital doctors in improving the care and choices provided to people at the end of their life. View the end-of-life care resource here:

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"We need to change the rhetoric." Watch our president @bodgoddard on why when talking about 'burnout', we should be talking about how doctors are being failed by their working environments. Do you agree? Join in the conversation using #RCPMed2019

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Today marks the first day under our new president Dr Andrew Goddard - the 101st and youngest president in our 500 year history. Hear from him below on the challenges we face - such as workforce shortages and Brexit - and why he's so excited to tackle them

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We're proud to be celebrating pride, love, freedom, diversity and above all, equality. Wishing a happy #PrideMonth to all of our members and friends!

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"Frontline NHS and care staff must be vaccinated in the next couple of weeks as a priority as the current pressures on the NHS will be impossible to withstand without a fit and protected workforce," says RCP president @bodgoddard in the @Independent 👇

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Vaccinate NHS workers as soon as possible, medical groups urge

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Our new report recommends that smokers should be routinely provided with help to stop smoking The recommendation is one of a raft of measures designed to put an end to tobacco smoking in the UK. Read more here: 👇

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We have published the results of our assisted dying survey, based on responses from almost 7,000 of our UK fellows and members. The RCP will now adopt a neutral position on whether there should be a change in the law, reflecting members' range of views.

No majority view on assisted dying moves RCP position to neutral

The Royal College of Physicians has adopted a neutral position on assisted dying following a survey of its UK fellows and members, reflecting their range of views.

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We're thrilled to introduce our new SAS Lead, Dr Jamie Read @drjread ! Find out more about Dr Read and his new role representing SAS doctors' views and interests within the RCP, here:

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We're delighted to have appointed Dr Sarah Logan @sarahlogan76 as director of our Medical Workforce Unit. "I could not be prouder to be leading the unit & its work to support the physician workforce through the most challenging of times,” said Dr Logan.

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Excellent news. We will keep a close eye on the review. This valued mental health support must continue for all NHS staff.

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The RCP welcomes the announcement by NHS England that it will reverse the decision to halt new referrals from secondary care staff to the NHS Practitioner Health service.The college spoke out on

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Important service update.

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Thank you to HRH The Prince of Wales @ClarenceHouse for being part of @FutureHealthJ 's special issue on #inequality and #preventativemedicine . Read the full piece below 👇

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Delighted to publish this article by HRH The Prince of Wales @ClarenceHouse as part of our special issue on #inequality and #preventativemedicine , highlighting the importance of social prescribing and an integrated approach to health. Pic courtesy @uhbNHS

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"Ultimately, workforce shortages are the root of most problems facing the NHS right now. Increasing the workforce, and so reducing workload, is what will make the biggest difference," says RCP president @bodgoddard in his piece for @timesredbox today:

NHS staff need a proper break or we risk losing them for good

There is no way to dress it up — it’s pretty awful in the world of medicine right now. Hospital admissions are at their highest ever, staff are unbelievably tir

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A special day as @bodgoddard & @CMO_England reflect on the costs borne by physicians worldwide during the unveiling of a COVID-19 memorial. ‘Shield Totem’, sculpted by @NickDimbleby provides a lasting reminder & place for quiet reflection at RCP London:

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In a follow up to her 2019 blog post, Dr Nina Muirhead discusses a recent surge in clinical interest in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Read more here:

Doctors believe in ME

In a follow up to her 2019 blog post, Dr Nina Muirhead discusses a recent surge in clinical interest in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS).

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We are delighted to announce a new leadership program for female leaders in medicine - now open for applications! Successful candidates will receive a mentor, access to RCP meetings and much more. Apply now:

Emerging Women Leaders Programme

Applications for the 2024/25 cohort are open, apply using the form below.The Emerging Women Leaders Programme is a development programme designed specifically to address the under-representation of

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Today marks a year since the 1st #UKlockdown . As @CMO_England says in his interview for Commentary magazine, we all owe a debt of gratitude to those who worked in healthcare over the past year. Your resilience & strength is awe-inspiring. #DayOfReflection

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We're sorry to announce that our annual conference #RCPMed2020 will be postponed until 7-8 January 2021. Over 1,000 delegates were due to attend the conference at a time when the rapid spread of COVID-19 means that the NHS needs them more than ever.

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We need more women in senior jobs, flexible working, retention of women after career breaks, removal of barriers and disincentives and zero tolerance of poor behaviour says @DacreJane , speaking at #RCPMed2019 . #GenderPayGap

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With 2,313 votes @bodgoddard has been elected as the 121st president of the Royal College of Physicians. #RCP500

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What a proud testament to all the @NHSuk teams out there including our fellows and members - @BBCTwo ’s #Hospital filmed @RoyalFreeNHS #COVID19 . Episode 2 coming tomorrow 💙

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We’re full of pride for how our #RoyalFreeLondon heroes and all @NHSuk @NHSEngland staff have responded in recent weeks. We think you will feel the same when you watch #Hospital Special: Fighting #Covid19 at 9pm TONIGHT on @BBCTwo 💙

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We have published a statement outlining the vital role of healthcare scientists, clinical physiologists and technologists in delivering excellent patient care. Read the full statement, endorsed by 21 organisations representing medical specialties, here:

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#NEWS2 has now received formal endorsement from @NHSEngland and @NHSImprovement to become the early warning system for identifying acutely ill patients - including those with #sepsis - in hospitals in England

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