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We have the same quality up-to-date information for parents and carers on giving medicines to children - plus new content, more resources and with a fresh new look.

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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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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

Explore our range of role for members in education, training, research, policy and engagement. Applications for current vacancies are open until next Monday, 1 November at 09:30.

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Nominations now open for two Vice President roles

25 October 2021

Activities have begun ahead of the College's 2021 elections for Vice President for Science & Research and Vice President for Health Policy.

Health policy

Leadership

Membership

News

College position statement on climate crisis

25 October 2021

Ahead of COP26 the College is calling on world leaders for action to limit the impact of climate change on child health and to acknowledge that the climate crisis is a child rights crisis.

Area of medicine

Child and adolescent mortality

Mental health

News

The Great Paediatric Bake off - episode two!

25 October 2021

Get your apron on, Dr Ash Patel is back - this time baking chocolate orange brownies along with our President Dr Camilla Kingdon and VP for Education and Professional Development, Dr Jonathan Darling.

Knowledge and skills

Volunteering

Membership

News

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

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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