What Events and Latest News Are Featured on the RCP Website?

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The RCP website (rcp.ac.uk) lists upcoming events including webinars, conferences and ceremonies, and highlights its largest specialty conference, Med+ 2026, taking place Monday 23 – Tuesday 24 November 2026 at the RCP at Regent's Park, London and online. The site also carries a "Latest news from the RCP" section with news and blog items. This guide is for anyone checking what is currently on the RCP calendar or looking for recent RCP announcements.

Upcoming events

The RCP homepage points to a browsable range of upcoming events. According to the site, these include:

  • Webinars
  • Conferences
  • Ceremonies

The events section is presented as a general browse entry rather than a fixed list, so the specific titles and dates change over time. If you are planning to attend something, check the events page directly rather than relying on a summary.

Med+ 2026: the flagship conference

The most prominently featured event is Med+ 2026, described as the RCP's largest specialty conference.

Detail Information
Dates Monday 23 – Tuesday 24 November 2026
Format In person and online
Location RCP at Regent's Park, London
Scope More than 15 specialties
Content Latest evidence, innovations and practical insights

The stated aim is to help attendees apply new knowledge and learning to their clinical practice. Because it runs both in person and online, you can choose the format that fits your circumstances — but confirm availability and any booking conditions on the event page itself.

News and blog content

The "Latest news from the RCP" section mixes news items and blog posts. Examples shown on the site include:

  • News, 23/09/26 – RCP welcomes a Health Foundation call for long-term workforce planning, referencing a report from the Health Foundation's NHS Productivity Commission on workforce planning, retention and investment in training.
  • Blog, 22/09/26 – A piece by Professor David Sanders, president-elect of the British Society of Gastroenterology, arguing that developing the next generation of medical specialists requires giving doctors time, support and opportunities, not just more training numbers.
  • News, 18/09/26 – Coverage of a National Hip Fracture Database (NHFD) report finding that hip fracture survival can depend more on the treating hospital than on age, sex, ethnicity or socioeconomic background, and highlighting a need for more universal provision.

These items illustrate the mix you can expect: policy and campaign positions, member and specialty perspectives, and audit or report findings.

Other sections worth knowing

Beyond events and news, the homepage links to:

  • Membership – aimed at supporting a career in medicine, whether you are starting out or have been practising for years.
  • Professional development – education designed to help doctors lead, grow and thrive at every career stage.
  • Leadership programmes – applications are described as open for in-depth leadership programmes, alongside leadership CPD courses.
  • Policy and campaigns – how the RCP shapes healthcare policy and drives change on behalf of members.

How to use this

If your goal is to attend something, start with the events listing and confirm the specific date, format and booking details for the event you want. If your goal is to keep up with RCP positions and sector developments, the news and blog section is the place to check, keeping in mind that entries are dated and new items replace older ones over time.