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

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Our members work in the UK and around the world, as paediatricians, nurses, allied health professionals, promoting better outcomes for children. Find out about our benefits, read our magazine and manage your membership.

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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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Volunteering opportunities

We're now recruiting for two crucial leadership roles at the College - Vice President for Health Policy and Vice President for Science & Research - closing next Monday at 17:00. We also have other posts across our diverse committees and working groups.

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Supporting each other through the journey ahead - President's blog

22 October 2021

Camilla writes about how easy it is to feel powerless and out of control. In doing this, we can then explore what is in our individual power to help make positive impacts.

COVID-19

Winter pressures

Workforce

News

Workforce pressures this winter - supporting paediatrics in local settings

22 October 2021

We will continue to call on national governments to support paediatrics and child health this winter. Some of you may wish to raise these issues in your local settings and may find the points below useful. We have also pulled together a range of resources to support you and colleagues on the ground.

Winter pressures

Workforce

Wellbeing for health professionals

News

Farewell and reflections - Dame Mary Marsh, outgoing Chair of the Board of Trustees

21 October 2021

After five years as Chair of the Board of Trustees, Dame Mary Marsh bids farewell to the people she has supported and learned from. She reflects on her achievements in developing independent governance at the College, and the challenges that inequality brings to children and young people.

Membership

News

RCPCH responds to the Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People (NICCY) report on paediatric waiting lists

19 October 2021

Today, the RCPCH responds to this NICCY report which examined the length of time children and young people are waiting to access appointments, the current reporting systems, the impact of delayed care and factors which contribute to paediatric waiting times across Northern Ireland.

Care setting

Community services

Primary care

News

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.

Area of medicine

General paediatrics

Neonatal medicine

News

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

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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