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
Gynaecology waits worsen for third month as demand rises, RCOG warns The latest NHS England elective data, covering June 2026, shows the gynaecology waiting list has increased for a third consecutive month, with demand via new referrals also rising significantly. Monday 17 August 2026
New report reveals continuing shifts in birth trends in Great Britain A new State of the Nation report published today by the National Maternity and Perinatal Audit (NMPA), analyses data from 593,475 women and birthing people who gave birth to a singleton baby in NHS maternity services across Great Britain in 2024 and shows continuing shifts in how babies are being born. Thursday 13 August 2026
President's Blog: August 2026 In her latest blog, Dr Wright shares highlights on the College’s focus on supporting safe maternity care, our O&G Surgical Skills Project progress and recent global activities Friday 7 August 2026
Blog: Inspiring The Next Generation Of O&G doctors In this blog, Obstetrics and Gynaecology speciality resident doctor and Co-Chair of the RCOG Careers Day, Dr Amine Nur Dincer, reflects on the event. Thursday 6 August 2026
Blog: What my Florence Blair Bell Fellowship in Cape Town taught me about obstetric critical care Dr Alice Beardmore-Gray is a Trainee in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and Clinical Lecturer at King’s College London. In this blog, Alice shares her experience of the Florence and William Blair Bell Research Fellowship, which she was awarded in 2024. Thursday 30 July 2026
Waiting Before Clamping the Umbilical Cord Improves Newborn Outcomes Waiting longer before clamping a newborn baby’s umbilical cord can significantly improve health outcomes, according to an updated evidence review published today by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). Thursday 23 July 2026
RCOG responds to Yvette Cooper's appointment as Health Secretary The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has responded to the appointment of Yvette Cooper as the new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. The College has welcomed her early commitment to prioritise maternity care, while urging her to make wider women's health a sustained funding and delivery priority. Tuesday 21 July 2026
RCOG 'The Investigation and Management of the Small–for–Gestational–Age Fetus' Green-top Guideline update The College’s Green-top Guideline No. 31, The Investigation and Management of the Small–for–Gestational–Age Fetus, has been updated this month (21 July 2026) following NHS England's decision to stop using INTERGROWTH. Tuesday 21 July 2026
RCOG announces the launch of the Centres of Excellence - Parallel Pathway Programme in Malaysia The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and Persatuan Obstetrik & Ginekologi Nasional MOH Malaysia (PROGEN) have announced the launch of the first year of the Centres of Excellence - Parallel Pathway Programme. Thursday 16 July 2026
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