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Work we do
Improving outcomes in diabetesOur children and young people’s diabetes quality programme in England and Wales has three parts: a collaborative of multidisciplinary teams, self assessment and peer review visits.
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State of Child HealthOur January 2017 report revealed alarming inequalities in the health and wellbeing across the UK. Read our one year on scorecards showing progress against our recommendations. -
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Improving children's oral healthOur survey in partnership with Mumsnet found that nearly a quarter of parents and carers had problems accessing NHS dental care for their children. More must be done. -
News and events
Managing emotional and behavioural problemsFor community paediatricians to develop skills and confidence in supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural problems.
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We offer two qualifications, Membership (MRCPCH) and the Diploma of Child Health (DCH), in the UK and a growing number of countries.
Nominations for Honorary Fellowship and James Spence Medal are now open. For outstanding contributions to paediatrics and child health.
Our major news and media response
News
RCPCH responds to draft guidance on relationships and health education in schools
19 July 2018
Draft guidance published today by the Department of Education aims to make sure that education prepares young people for life in the modern world. Dr Max Davie, Officer for Health Promotion, responds.
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RCPCH responds to HPV extension
18 July 2018
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) have released a statement today to advise that the HPV (human papilloma virus) vaccination should be extended to adolescent boys at the same age as girls.
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RCPCH responds to Ofsted's 'Obesity, healthy eating and physical activity' report
18 July 2018
Ofsted have released a new report today regarding the role that schools have in tackling the childhood obesity crisis.
Share your research and be a vital part of our flagship event, which takes place next year in Birmingham.
We invite all to submit an abstract by Monday 1 October 2018.
Upcoming courses and events
Course
Education and Leadership: Mentoring Skills
18 June 2019
London
This is a highly interactive one-day course which provides paediatricians with the core skills and knowledge to be an effective mentor.
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Paediatric Clinical Leadership Development Programme Module 3 – Workforce design and management
09 July 2019
London
This is the third module of a five-part course aimed specifically at clinical leads and clinical directors.
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Paediatric Clinical Leadership Development Programme: Module 2 - Managing upwards - making change happen
09 April 2019
London
This is the second module of a five-part course aimed specifically at clinical leads and clinical directors.