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Blog from RCOG President: May 2024 News about a new O&G surgery training programme, our funding and awards cycle which is now live, and our upcoming flagship events Wednesday 8 May 2024
RCOG responds to APPG Birth Trauma inquiry report and the Saving Babies Lives’ progress report Today, the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Birth Trauma launched a new inquiry report. Monday 13 May 2024
Specialists in Fetal Medicine – concerns over amendments to alter abortion limits Fetal medicine experts have written to Members of Parliament regarding the concerning abortion amendments tabled to the Criminal Justice Bill. A copy of the letter can be found below. Friday 10 May 2024
RCOG response to Maternity and Newborn Safety Investigations national learning report The report identifies key themes from investigations where safety recommendations were made to midwife led units in NHS hospital trusts. Thursday 9 May 2024
Maternity Action, RCOG and RCM publish updated guidance on supporting access to maternity care for women affected by NHS charging Published today, the guidance supports NHS Trusts in England to implement NHS charging guidance with the minimum impact on pregnant women and people’s care, an important part of tackling persistent inequalities in maternity outcomes and experiences. Thursday 9 May 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