News

The latest news, statements, policies and campaigns from the RCOG

Blog: Experiences of past RCOG Council member Tim Overton

Tim Overton represented Fellows in the South West on the RCOG Council (2016-2022), and was a Members’ Representative (2001-2003). Read about his time on Council, why he joined, what he learned and how it benefited him.

Thursday 14 March 2024

RCOG launches patient information resources in various languages

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), has today launched a series of patient information resources in a variety of different languages.

Friday 19 April 2024

RCOG announce new collaborative project 'Taking action to deliver low carbon, equitable maternity care'

Today (17 April 2024), the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is pleased to announce a new collaborative project to tackle carbon and health inequity hotspots in the maternity care pathway.

Thursday 18 April 2024

RCOG National Trainer of the Year Awards 2024

The RCOG introduced the annual National Trainer of the Year and the Trainee Trainer of the Year Awards to recognise the exceptional trainers across the UK who go above and beyond to support and educate our trainees.

Tuesday 16 April 2024

Gynaecology waiting lists leave thousands of women waiting too long for care

Today, new data from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) reveal that nearly nine in ten (89%) healthcare professionals think gynaecology waiting times are impacting patients’ quality of life.

Friday 12 April 2024

RCOG launched new project to improve surgery training in partnership with Hologic

Today, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has announced a significant new project focused on improving obstetric and gynaecology surgery.

Thursday 11 April 2024

Blog: RCOG Vice President for Clinical Quality, Geeta Kumar

This month, RCOG Vice President for Clinical Quality, Geeta Kumar, talks about key areas of her work for the College and priorities for the year ahead.

Wednesday 10 April 2024

RCOG responds to the latest NHS annual staff survey

Concerning data on sexual harassment included in NHS staff survey for the first time.

Tuesday 9 April 2024

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists strongly opposes proposed repeal of the ban on FGM in The Gambia

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists strongly opposes all forms of Female Genital Mutilation and condemns the proposed repeal of the ban on FGM in The Gambia. The consideration of such a bill by the Gambian National Assembly poses a grave threat to girls and women in the country.

Tuesday 2 April 2024

International Women’s Day event highlights innovations in women’s health

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist (RCOG) marked this International Women’s Day by hosting an event at its offices at Union Street and for hundreds joining virtually around the world, celebrating the innovations transforming women’s healthcare.

Friday 8 March 2024