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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

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

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