General

Making an application to the MTI(p) scheme

Applications for Medical Training Initiative (paediatrics) posts starting in 2013

For non-UK/EEA paediatricians to undertake high-quality postgraduate training in paediatrics for a maximum of 24 months, before returning to work in their home countries.

Throughout the MTI (p) recrutiment process this page will be updated to provide useful guidance and documentation relating to making an application to the scheme.

Last published on 27 March 2013

Welsh Government policy and advice

Welsh Government useful health guidance resources 

CMO Update

The Chief Medical Officer updates from Dr Ruth Hussey are issued to health professionals on a bi-monthly basis. The updates provide health professionals with current news, guidance and updates related to public health. The latest newsletter was published in April 2013.

Chief Medical Officer for Wales: Update 59

Last published on 16 April 2013

Developments in workforce planning

RCPCH response to balance of competences between the UK and the European Union

The RCPCH has submitted a response to the call for Evidence on the Government's review of the balance of competences between the UK and the European Union, 27 February 2013.

The response can be accessed at: RCPCH response to Review of Balance Competences

Last published on 7 May 2013

Welsh government targets smoking in cars when children present

The Welsh Government’s ‘Fresh Start’ campaign aims to significantly reduce children's exposure to second hand smoke and protect them from the associated health risks by asking parents and carers of children to pledge to keep their cars smoke free.

Dr. Iolo Doull, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health's Officer for Wales, said:

Last published on 6 February 2012

BPSU News and publications

Latest news

Update on the future of the BPSU

December 2012

Last published on 19 December 2012

Smacking 'too often seen as the easy option'

The debate on whether or not it is right to smack children is high on the agenda, following a letter to The Daily Telegraph in which RCPCH President Professor Terence Stephenson argues:  

Last published on 3 February 2012

Latest position on the Health and Social Care Bill

Since the publication of the Health and Social Care Bill over a year ago, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has voiced its concerns both publicly and privately to officials and Ministers strongly.

Last published on 10 February 2012

BPSU - Information for the public

For each new BPSU study, the researcher produces an information leaflet for members of the public. These leaflets inform people about the rare conditions being studied by the BPSU in a straightforward and lay-friendly manner.

Last published on 5 February 2013
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