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 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
New National Maternity Triage Specification set by NHS England building on RCOG guidance The RCOG welcomes the publication of the National Maternity Triage Specification by NHS England this week, which is built on the College’s Maternity Triage Good Practice Paper. Friday 10 July 2026
RCOG publishes update to clinical guidance on Placenta Praevia and Placenta Accreta Spectrum The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) has published an updated Green Top Guideline on the diagnosis and management of Placenta Praevia and Placenta Accreta Spectrum. The updated guidance reflects considerable advances in clinical understanding since the last edition was published in 2018. Tuesday 30 June 2026
RCOG responds to the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation RCOG responded to the final report from the National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation, chaired by Baroness Amos. College President calls for the national report to mark the turning point, moving from investigation to action, backed by significant government investment. Tuesday 30 June 2026
Blog: Using lived experience to drive better maternity care In this blog, Sarah Fisher reflects on her experience of being a member of the National Maternity and Perinatal Audit Women and Families Involvement Group. Thursday 25 June 2026
RCOG responds to Welsh Government investment of £145 million to address waiting lists The RCOG has responded as the Welsh Government announces a significant £145 million funding uplift for NHS Wales to address waiting lists and strengthen long-term healthcare capacity across the country. Wednesday 24 June 2026
RCOG President restates the College’s resolute commitment to supporting system-wide maternity improvements The final report on Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust maternity services by Donna Ockenden’s investigation team published today (Wednesday 24 June). Wednesday 24 June 2026
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