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The UK’s top health news on Friday 23 July 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic is not over and it will not be over on 19 July
While getting back to normal life is what everyone wants, it is essential that we all take a responsible approach when restrictions are formally lifted.
College statement on COVID-19 vaccine updated guidance
Professor Jackie Taylor, President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, has issued the following comment following the publication of updated guidance from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) on the efficacy and safety of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
Voting rights extended to international Fellows and Members
As part of the College’s review of its governance structure and processes, we are pleased to confirm that all Fellows and Members of the College and its Faculties, who have paid the current year’s subscription fee appropriate to their own country of residence, will now be able to vote in the annual elections to College Council and Faculty Executive Boards. This resolution was passed at the College’s Annual General Meeting on 4 December 2020, with 90% in favour of the motion.
President of Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow welcomes Feeley review of Adult Social Care in Scotland
Professor Jackie Taylor, President of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, has welcomed the publication of the Feeley review of Adult Social Care in Scotland.
College welcomes progress on COVID-19 testing for NHS staff and patients
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Scotland has today (Thursday 26th November 2020) welcomed the announcement by the Scottish Government of new testing guidance for NHS staff and patients.
College Annual General Meeting 2020
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow will hold its virtual AGM on Friday 4 December 2020. During the AGM, College Council elections results will be announced. By voting in these elections, eligible Fellows and Members will be playing a vital part in the governance of the College. This ensures that those with […]
College online services from 26 November
In preparation for the installation of new and improved software, some of our online services will be temporarily affected.
How should we tackle growing health inequalities?
Three of the UK’s most prominent experts in public health will discuss what can be done to address growing health inequalities in the latest of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow’s webinars on Tuesday 20 October 2020.
College responds to COVID-19 new guidance and restrictions
As the number of cases of COVID-19 continue to increase across the UK, governments in all four nations have taken action to get the virus under control. This has resulted in new guidance and restrictions being implemented both regionally and nationally, with more expected in some parts of England over the next week.