Policy and Media
Periodically the College will issue statements about issues relating to health and health policy. The College has a number of "hot topics", these are issues which are of particular concern to the College and are detailed below.
Press releases
You can view all of our press releases at http://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/news/index.asp
Hot topics
Acute medicine
The College believes that good delivery of acute medical care can mean the difference between life and death. Yet such care has traditionally been 'fitted in' by specialists working in other areas of medicine. Changes to this unsatisfactory system have already begun, as evidenced by the recognition of acute medicine with its own training programme. More information regarding the College's activities on Acute Medicine is available on our website. [Top]
Alcohol
The College is concerned about the changes to the Licensing Laws and the effect that this will have on binge drinking. We believe there should have been more measures in the Public Health White Paper to tackle the health effects of alcohol related harm.
European Working Time Directive (EWTD)
In this section you will find documents and links related to the College's activities on implementation of the European Working Time Directive. [Top]
Health Care Associated Infection
With the increased emphasis on health care associated infections the College will be responding to consultations and preparing statements on this issue. [Top]
Obesity
In February 2004 the College, in conjunction with the Faculty of Public Health and the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, produced a report, Storing up problems: the medical case for a slimmer nation. The College believes that if we are to reduce the threat to the health of millions of Britons from the consequences of obesity, we must take immediate and concerted action with a comprehensive national strategy organised across many fronts.
Smoking
For over 40 years the College has been concerned about smoking and its effect on the nation's health. We believe the time has come for legislation to make public places smoke free.
College statements
Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill Bill: a consultation
Written Evidence to the Health Select Committee Inquiry on ISTCs, February 2006
Response to the smoking components of the Health Bill
Response to Health Care Associated Infection Consultation
Response to consultation on the smokefree elements of the Health Improvement and Protection Bill
RCP priorities for the next UK Government
Health Committee inquiry - the Government's Public Health White Paper
Changes to licensing laws - key issues
Clarification of RCP position on the Assisted Dying Bill
Statement on the relationship between physicians and the biomedical industries
RCP Comment on 'Choosing Health' White Paper
RCP Comment on Health Select Committee Report on The Provision of Allergy Services
Briefing on the Mental Capacity Bill
Written evidence to Health Select Committee Inquiry into the Provision of Allergy Services
Latest Press Releases
- Youth Alcohol Plan - AHA comment
- RCP comment on NHS IC alcohol figures
- WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR DOCTORS AND PATIENTS?
- Understanding doctors: harnessing professionalism
- TEAMS WITHOUT WALLS – WORKING TOGETHER WILL IMPROVE PATIENT CARE
- WHAT ROLE CAN THE UK PLAY IN GLOBAL HEALTH?
- Response to “Working for a Healthier Tomorrow” – Dame Carol Black’s Review of the Health of Britain’s Working Age Population
- Response to the Budget
- LASDUN’S MASTERPIECE DETAILED IN NEW BOOK
- The Government response to the Tooke report shows some progress, but NHS:MEE crucial and more urgency needed
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