The newspaper’s investigation found that older people are often seeking help at UK hospitals for side-effects caused by polypharmacy – when a patient is prescribed five drugs or more.
Professor Sir Sam Everington discusses childhood health and school nurses on the Today programme
The College of Medicine’s co-chair appeared on the BBC Radio 4 programme earlier this summer to discuss worrying trends in children’s health in the UK.
‘Health, health, health’: College of Medicine Co-Chair Prof. Sir Sam Everington reveals what he would tell the new PM
In a recent fireside chat with the King’s Population Health Institute Vanguard Series, our co-chair, Professor Sir Sam Everington, reflected on both his own career and the future challenges laid out for those working in heatlhcare…
Breathing programme created by English National Opera eases symptoms for Long Covid patients, study finds
The new research, published in The Lancet, found that the ENO’s Breathe programme delivered clinically measurable improvements for patients diagnosed with the condition.
Dr Michael Dixon recognised by HM King Charles in birthday honours list
Pride as The College of Medicine’s founder and co-chair becomes a Knight Commander of the RVO.
Join the Student Council – application date extended!
Know a young healthcare professional looking for a new challenge? Our Student Council could be the perfect opportunity…
New survey proves critical need for greater consistency in how CAMs are understood, explained, and recommended across primary care
The Integrated Medicine Alliance, which operates under the wing of The College of Medicine recently commissioned a nationally representative survey to assess how sentiment and the use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) amongst UK adults are shifting. We believe that…
International Social Prescribing Day 2026 – get involved!
Social Prescribing Day is an annual celebration of all things social prescribing, recognising local community groups and projects which are helping to make a difference to our physical and mental well-being. Since 2019, thousands of local, national and international organisations,…
Leading British chiropractor honoured with OBE at Windsor Castle
Professor Christina Cunliffe received the honour from Princess Anne at Windsor Castle
The College of Medicine’s co-chair reflects on 2025…and an exciting year ahead
A holiday message from our Co-Chair Dr Michael Dixon…
GPs will be able to prescribe new men’s mental health podcast
MP Dr Simon Opher’s new podcast series will see a carousel of guests discussing men’s mental fitness and how to protect it.
College of Medicine co-Chair is appointed to NHS England’s board
Professor Sir Sam Everington, who is co-Chair of the College of Medicine alongside Dr Michael Dixon, has been appointed as a non-executive director on NHS England’s board. Sir Sam, who is currently honorary vice president of the British Medical Association,…
14% of UK adults addicted to junk food – sparking UK healthcare crisis
An article on the front page of the Sunday Express this weekend highlighted the UK’s increasing addiction to ultraprocessed and industrially-made foods, saying we’re in danger of being the ‘fattest in country in Europe’ by 2030. September will see a…
Simon Mills appears on Steven Bartlett’s Diary of a CEO podcast
The College of Medicine’s Self Care Lead, Simon Mills, is the latest guest on the hugely successful Diary of a CEO podcast. Interviewed by Dragons’ Den star and entrepreneur Steven Bartlett, Simon, who’s been a herbal practitioner for 50 years,…
College of Medicine – Annual Meeting 2025
At the end of July, the College of Medicine held its Annual Meeting 2025. Here, in full, is the Co-Chair’s Report, written by Dr Michael Dixon and Sir Sam Everington (pictured left and right, respectively above)… Dear College of Medicine…
MP Simon Opher warns on reality of anti-depressants withdrawal
Dr Simon Opher, Chair of the Beyond Pills APPG, has been a GP for 30 years and is also Labour MP for Stroud. In an recent article for London’s Evening Standard newspaper, Dr Opher warns of how the medical profession…
IPM Congress 2025: Our highlights
The College of Medicine held our latest conference, IPM Congress, on June 19th, 20th and 21st 2025 at Queen Elizabeth II Centre in central London, with the most inspiring minds in the Integrated Medicine arena gathered under one roof. We…
Dr Marie Polley honoured with an MBE for services to Social Prescribing
One of Social Prescribing’s trailblazers has been honoured with an MBE by King Charles. Dr Marie Polley, who co-founded the Social Prescribing Network in 2016 with our Chair, Dr Michael Dixon, has worked tirelessly to promote Integrated Health, helping to…
College of Medicine-backed pilot project examines impact of green social prescribing
A pilot project supported by the College of Medicine has published a report on how beneficial green social prescribing activities can be for our health. The Poundbury Nature for Wellbeing Project, based in Dorset, looked to establish whether mental health…
The College of Medicine supports Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards 2025
The College of Medicine is delighted to announce it is supporting the Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards 2025. The Active Pregnancy Foundation’s (APF) mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of pregnant and postnatal women through movement and education. The…
Consuming ultra-processed foods may be linked to shorter life expectancy
A new study has found that people with diets that include high amounts of ultra-processed food (UPFs) could be at risk of dying early. The research, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine and conducted across eight countries including the…
IPM Congress 2025: Book your tickets!
The College of Medicine is delighted to once again be co-hosting the largest integrative medicine event in the UK, IPM Congress 2025. The congress is fast becoming a landmark annual event where the community comes together to discuss the benefits of taking…
Only Connect: A Pilot Study evaluating the role of a Social Prescribing Link Worker in two schools in England
Dr Lynda Dawson of the University of Westminster carried out a pilot study that looked at how a Social Prescribing link worker might be beneficial to children in schools. Here, for the College of Medicine, she reflects on why she…
Marking Social Prescribing Day 2025
Social Prescribing Day, an annual celebration of the people, organisations and communities who make social prescribing happen, fell on March 19th this year. Since 2019, organisations at a national and grass roots level, link workers, medical professionals, academics and students…
College of Medicine announcement
The College has been Chaired for several years by Dr Michael Dixon, GP in Cullompton, Devon. Dr Dixon also has a clinical role as a GP and a constitutional role as Head of The Medical Royal Household, both of which…