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Supporting our doctors: refreshed resources and guidance

We've refreshed our support hub for O&G doctors: confidential peer support, wellbeing resources and guidance through challenging times

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Blog: Advocating for our SAS and LED community

In this blog, Dr Phyo Zaw Wai, Specialty Doctor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) and SAS Advocate at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, discusses their role representing the East of England on the RCOG SAS & LED Committee and what SAS advocacy means for the wider workforce.

Thursday 8 October 2026

Blog: One team, one standard: educational supervision for every doctor in our department

During #SASweek26, we are showcasing a unit that is supporting SAS and Locally Employed doctors to achieve their full potential and thrive in their roles. Read our guest blog from College Tutors, Diane Nzelu and Neera Balachandran, who share how UCLH has secured educational supervision for early career SAS and LEDs, ensuring all doctors feel valued and supported.

Wednesday 7 October 2026

RCOG patient information on ‘Birth choices after previous caesarean birth’ updated

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecology (RCOG) patient information resource on ‘Birth options after a previous birth’ has been updated to align with the latest NICE guidance on caesarean birth.

Tuesday 6 October 2026

Blog: Championing the workforce at the Labour Party conference

The RCOG policy and public affairs team reflect on taking members' priorities directly to politicians and decision-makers to shape the future of women's health.

Thursday 1 October 2026

RCOG welcomes Liberal Democrat pledge to invest in maternity services

The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has welcomed the Liberal Democrats pledge to invest £600 million a year on maternity services, including protected training time for maternity staff and measures to improve workforce capacity.

Thursday 24 September 2026

Blog: Why we need to invest in robotic surgery training: the future of gynae cancer care

Robotic surgery is changing what's possible in gynaecological cancer care - widening access to minimal access surgery, reducing recovery times, and protecting the long-term health of the surgeons who deliver it. Realising its full potential will depend on how we train the next generation of gynaecologists to use it.

Wednesday 16 September 2026

RCOG reflects on the latest MBRRACE Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care report

Last week, MBRRACE-UK published its latest report, Saving Lives, Improving Mothers' Care, examining maternal deaths occurring during pregnancy or within a year postpartum between 2022 and 2024. Dr Alison Wright, President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists reflects on the findings.

Tuesday 15 September 2026

RCOG aligns guidance on reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism during pregnancy with the Maternity Care Bundle

The RCOG has published an important position statement (interim clinical guidance) on Reducing the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism During Pregnancy and the Puerperium bringing it in line with NHS England's Maternal Care Bundle (MCB). The College is updating its current Green-top Guidance 37a and this is being led by the 37a guideline developer team.

Thursday 3 September 2026

Blog: Advocating for our future workforce in the Medical Education and Training Review

In our latest blog: Melanie Tipples, Vice President for Education, discusses the RCOG’s involvement in the Medical Education and Training Review (METR) and what it could mean for resident doctors.

Thursday 3 September 2026