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COVID-19 - information for paediatricians and families

On vaccinations, services, staffing, training, research - plus insights from children and young people

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Every patient is a learning opportunity

In this training principle of the month, a consultant shares her tips by video on creating a culture of resilience and joyful learning, trainees offer case studies and we provide a quick teaching presentation.

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Our history, your future - Cathryn Chadwick

13 October 2021

As RCPCH celebrates its 25th birthday, 25 members have shared stories about a case that stayed with them. These stories will be published throughout 2021.

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General paediatrics

Neonatal medicine

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We face a challenging time - President's blog

8 October 2021

Despite careful early planning for the winter, we are set for a bumpy ride through to next spring, writes Camilla in her latest message to members. We now have an important opportunity to consider new ways of working and innovation, and to develop our workforce over the long term.

COVID-19

Paediatric training

Poverty

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Keeping children in school and the COVID-19 vaccine – our podcast

8 October 2021

In this episode, our Chief Executive, Jo Revill speaks with RCPCH President, Camilla Kingdon about COVID-19 vaccination in children and young people, a complex issue with much public focus. They discuss the need for transparent information, how consent works and what the College is doing to represen...

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Our history, your future - Toyin Ocholi

7 October 2021

As RCPCH celebrates its 25th birthday, 25 members have shared stories about a case that stayed with them. These stories will be published throughout 2021.

Intensive care medicine

Infant

Our history, your future

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RCPCH calls for re-introduction of £20 a week universal credit uplift

6 October 2021

The £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit comes into effect on Wednesday 6 October 2021.

COVID-19

Public health

Wellbeing for children and young people

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Taking the scenic route - variety in paediatrics

6 October 2021

As a trainee paediatrician, Dr Emma Coombe has had opportunities to look after tiny patients in neonatal intensive care, learn the ropes around community paediatrics and work in fantastic emergency departments... Paediatrics has given Emma the chance to mould her own training journey.

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Paediatric training

Curious about paediatrics as a career?

Whether you're just starting to consider a medical career or are ready to apply for specialty training, we invite you to explore our guides, members' blogs and videos - and see how you can #ChoosePaediatrics

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