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RCPCH responds to WHO report ‘Born Too Soon’
10 May 2023
On 10 May 23, the World Health Organisation published their report ‘Born Too Soon’ first initiated in 2012.
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Volunteering opportunity
Portfolio Pathway Champions
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You'll act as a key point of contact for prospective applicants to specialist registration via the Portfolio Pathway, helping develop and improve guidance and training and enhancing the overall application experience. We have opportunities in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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The national PAFTA winners 2023
10 May 2023
Dr Emma Dyer, Chair of the Trainees Committee, is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s national PAFTAs, celebrating paediatric training achievements across the UK.
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Healthcare standards for children and young people in secure settings
There are about 1,000 children and young people placed in secure settings at any one time on justice or welfare grounds. This cohort of children often have complex needs that span mental health, neurodevelopmental need, substance misuse, and physical health, which can be hard to reach through tradit...
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Workforce planning and sustainable staffing - changes to the NHS Pensions Scheme
29 March 2023
Following the Department of Health and Social Care consultation, proposed changes to the NHS Pension Scheme have been agreed as part of the government’s Spring Budget.
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COVID-19 Recovery Committee (Scottish Parliament): long COVID inquiry - consultation response
In February 2023, we responded to this inquiry, with feedback from members in Scotland. Unlike some parts of the UK, Scotland does not have a specific service aimed at long COVID, nor one focussed on children and young people with chronic fatigue and pain. Read a short summary of our response and re...
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Restricting alcohol advertising and promotion - consultation response
In March 2023, the Scottish Government called for views on their proposed restrictions to alcohol advertising and promotion in Scotland. In our response, we highlighted the ways in which alcohol is harmful to children and young people and stated that we are supportive of policies that will work to e...
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Our voices: young people and climate change
6 March 2023
This podcast is created by young volunteers with RCPCH &Us and is all about climate change with some international guests from Ghana and others closer to home from the RCPCH Climate Change Working Group and RCPCH members.
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Paediatrics across the globe – President’s blog
3 March 2023
Fresh from her visit to the International Paediatric Association Congress in India, Camilla shares highlights from paediatric partners around the world. She also reminds members of our information and resources on industrial action.
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Just over six months until Progress+
23 February 2023
Our new two-level training programme comes in from August 2023. If you're feeling overwhelmed or just a bit nervous about this change, don't panic! Dr Cathryn Chadwick, VP for Training and Assessment and Dr Emma Dyer, Chair of the Trainees Committee explain.