SAS Week 2025

Join us as we recognise and celebrate the work of specialty, associate specialist, and specialist (SAS) doctors.

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Between 6-10 October 2025, we recognised and celebrated the specialty, associate specialist, and specialist doctor workforce alongside NHS Employers and the BMA.

Find new exclusive SAS resources and events, as well as dedicated blogs on SAS careers here. 

Free leadership training for SAS doctors from the RCP

We’re also excited to offer a free 1-hour CPD approved Leading for collective competence in medical teams session for SAS doctors on 8 October. And remember, we can offer tailored support for SAS doctors.

Read about our CPD approved development for SAS doctors.

Get in touch with our education team to explore our flexible and inclusive programmes. 

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Check out RCP Launchpad, available to non-members for a limited time only

RCP Launchpad is an online resource hub with career support and resources for senior registrars, new consultants and SAS doctors. Usually exclusive to RCP fellows and members, we are making selected resources available to you for free, for a limited time only!

To celebrate SAS Week 2025, we’re adding two unique videos to the platform:

  • My SAS journey: specialty doctor, Dr Tulika Porwal shares insights from her career, exploring the breadth of opportunities and leadership roles available as an SAS doctor, including her role as an RCP college tutor, PACES examiner, and clinical supervisor.  
  • Navigating the portfolio pathway: learn about how Dr Jaideep Kitson progressed the portfolio pathway in south east Wales and how he built an applicant network to support SAS doctors. Plus – receive 5 top tips for your application from portfolio pathway evaluator, Dr Ryan Hobbs.
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Discover more SAS news stories, blogs and resources here.

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'Today marks an important step': RCP welcomes publication of first national corridor care data

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has welcomed the publication today of the first national corridor care data in the NHS in England.
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Using our voice: RCP launches new member and fellow snapshot survey

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) has launched a new UK member and fellow snapshot survey to gather the evidence needed to influence national debate and drive improvements in patient care.
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Celebrating Diabetes Week 2026: why we need to invest in our diabetes workforce

Dr Stella George, RCP medical workforce director, reflects on the progress made in diabetes care across the UK through innovation, collaboration and a committed workforce, while also setting out the ongoing challenges around workforce pressures, training and variation in access to care. Drawing on data, experience and patient expectations, she explores what is needed to support the specialty to deliver high quality, equitable care now and in the future.
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Celebrating Diabetes Week 2026: reducing inequality in young adult diabetes care

Diabetes and endocrinology consultant Dr Tala Balafshan draws on her experience in redesigning an award-winning young adult diabetes service in St Helens, setting out how a sustained, prevention-focused and multidisciplinary approach can improve engagement and outcomes, particularly for those living in more deprived communities. This project won best overall presentation in the RCP Medicine 2025 abstract competition.
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Celebrating Diabetes Week 2026: collaboration, innovation and the view from Wales

Dr Julia Platts, national clinical lead for diabetes in Wales, highlights both the enduring strengths and the ongoing challenges of delivering high quality diabetes care across Wales, reflecting on a strong tradition of collaboration and innovation, while setting out the practical barriers – from workforce pressures to digital infrastructure – that continue to shape services.
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Celebrating Diabetes Week 2026: from knowing what works to making it standard everywhere

Reflecting on a new report on insulin safety in hospital care, Dr Daniel Flanagan, clinical lead for the Diabetes Care Accreditation Programme (DCAP), makes the case for national adoption of the DCAP as the mechanism to turn what the system already knows works into reliable practice for every patient, in every hospital.