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RCPCH responds to the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

11 February 2023

Thousands of children and families are at risk after two devastating earthquakes and dozens of aftershocks hit south-east Türkiye and Syria.

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RCPCH joins urgent calls for wealthy nations to step up global action against climate change

19 October 2022

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has joined health journals calling for urgent action in support of African and vulnerable countries that are disproportionately affected by climate change.

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Challenges lie ahead but there is still much joy to be found - President's blog

22 April 2022

As Spring brings sunshine and optimism, we mustn’t lose sight on the challenges facing our members and children around the world. Camilla shares our work to support medics in Ukraine, our response to the COVID-19 enquiry and how the NHS looks after its staff.

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Spring brings renewed energy, drive and optimism - President's blog

25 March 2022

Camilla welcomes innovation and courage, and shares some of the exciting work happening across paediatrics.

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MRCPCH Clinical Exam Face-to-Face - guidance hub

This is a hub for all updates, FAQs, candidate resources and revised documents related to the MRCPCH Clinical exam delivered face-to-face with patients in Short Clinical stations (and scenarios in the Development station). It is for both UK and overseas candidates.

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Standing in solidarity - President's blog

11 March 2022

Amidst the horror and tragedy, Camilla updates on what we can all do to make a difference. She also reflects on the Cass Review, NHS Reforms, International Women's Day and the St David’s Day Conference.

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Supporting Ukraine

Following the ongoing violence and attacks on Ukraine, RCPCH has put together this live member briefing outlining how we are working on your behalf, activity you may wish to consider and the range of support available to you and colleagues, plus further guidance.

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Response to the reported strike on a children's hospital in Mariupol, Ukraine

9 March 2022

On Wednesday, 9 March 2022, it was reported that Russian artillery had hit a children’s and maternity hospital in Mariupol, a city located in the south of Ukraine.

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RCPCH responds to the cuts UK Government has made to global aid budget

25 March 2021

A statement responding to the UK Government's decision to institute cuts to its global aid budget, and the impact this decision will have on global child health.

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Brexit and child health - summary of agreements

During the transition period, RCPCH called on Government to put children and young people’s best interest at the centre of its negotiations with the European Union. We summarise and review the agreements made in the UK-EU deal that will impact on child health and our members.