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Government's Child Health Strategy - 12 February 2009

RCPCH Statement - Government's Child Health Strategy - 12 February 2009

Dr Simon Lenton, Vice President, Health Services, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) said:

Last published on 15 June 2011

RCPCH call to boost paediatric workforce - 22 January 2009

RCPCH call to boost paediatric workforce - 22 January 2009

The latest College workforce census has been published and shows there has been a modest growth rate of consultant paediatricians working in the UK between 2005 and 2007 meaning that the specialty of paediatrics remains hard-pressed.

To view the full RCPCH workforce press release - click here

Last published on 15 June 2011

Vice President for Health Services - 20 January 2009

RCPCH Election announcement - Vice President for Health Services - 20 January 2009

The College is pleased to announce the election of Dr David Shortland as Vice President for Health Services. Dr Shortland will serve for three years from April 2009.

For information about Health Services - click here

 

Last published on 15 June 2011

Clinical Standards Officer and Assessment Officer - 19 January 2009

RCPCH Election announcement - Clinical Standards Officer and Assessment Officer - 19 January 2009

The College is pleased to announce the election of Dr Ian Maconochie as Clinical Standards Officer and Dr Andrew Long as Assessment Officer. They both take their posts with immediate effect. 

Last published on 15 June 2011

The Department of Health and Skills for Health - 5 January 2009

Joint Statement by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, the Department of Health and Skills for Health - 5 January 2009

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Letter to the Palestinian Paediatric Association

Last published on 15 June 2011

Child Protection gives evidence at Children, Schools and Families Committee - 17 December 2008

RCPCH Officer for Child Protection gives evidence at Children, Schools and Families Committee - 17 December 2008

Dr Rosalyn Proops, RCPCH Officer for Child Protection, gave evidence to the parliamentary committee for children, schools and families as part of their enquiry into looked-after children. If you would like to watch the video from the session - click here

 

Last published on 15 June 2011

Medical Schools Council - The Role of the Doctor - 16 December 2008

Medical Schools Council - The Role of the Doctor - 16 December 2008

The Medical Schools Council, along with many other organisations including the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, held an event on The Role of the Doctor in October to create a consensus statement on the role of the doctor in today's society.

To view The Role of the Doctor press release and statement - click here

 

Last published on 15 June 2011

Child Maltreatment series with The Lancet - 3 December 2008

RCPCH launches Child Maltreatment series with The Lancet - 3 December 2008

Dr Patricia Hamilton, President, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health:

Last published on 15 June 2011

New Health Protection Agency figures about the number of measles cases in England and Wales - 28 November 2008

RCPCH response to new Health Protection Agency figures about the number of measles cases in England and Wales - 28 November 2008

Dr Patricia Hamilton, President, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health:

"The figures showing the rise in the number of measles cases in England and Wales are very worrying.  We cannot stress too strongly that all children and young people should have the MMR vaccine. Overwhelming scientific evidence shows that the vaccine is safe.  Measles can have very serious effects."

Last published on 15 June 2011

GMC welcomes appointment of Council Members - 21 October 2008

GMC welcomes appointment of Council Members - 21 October 2008

The Appointments Commission has confirmed the names of the members it has appointed to the reconstituted Council, who will take office on 1 January 2009. Paediatricians Professor Terence Stephenson and Dr John Jenkins are among the appointed members.

To view the GMC press release - click here

Last published on 15 June 2011
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