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Progress+ - Learning outcomes poster

Progress+ is our updated two-level training programme. This A3 poster, which you can view or download, outlines the generic learning outcomes - at core and specialty training levels - that are required of all trainees working towards a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paediatrics.

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Progress+ implementation plan - what clinical directors need to know

Progress+ is our updated, two-level training programme, live as of summer 2023. This implementation plan for clinical directors and leads summarises the key issues and opportunities for the delivery and organisation of training, including rota availability. It's available as a document and as presen...

Service design

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Health inequalities tool 6 - Influence local children's services

Reducing child health inequalities is a priority for health services across all four nations. As a paediatrician, you can offer your unique perspectives to influence how this can be achieved, ensuring that children and young people's needs are at the heart of service design. We provide a templa...

Health inequalities

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Training principle of the month 11: Progression and length of training are personalised

Our last principle looks at the importance of tailoring a trainee's training programme to their interests and needs. We hear from some trainees about their experience of making their training programme work for them and Dr Dhelaria gives her tips on how to make the most of your time in training.

Paediatric training

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Advocating for child health: a reflection

16 August 2022

Officer for Scotland, Dr Mairi Stark, reflects on the roles of paediatricians as advocates for children and young people as discussed in a recent podcast featuring Dr Mike McKean, Vice President for Policy.

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Epilepsy12 and OPEN UK national conference 2022 resources

The fifth annual Epilepsy12 and Organisation of Paediatric Epilepsy Networks (OPEN UK) national conference took place on 21 September 2022. You can find conference resources and more information about the event on this page.

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DfE and DHSC SEND Review - consultation response

In July 2022, we responded to the Department for Education (DfE) and Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) special educational needs and disability (SEND) Review. This web page is a summary and contains our full response in the downloads section.

Health policy

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GMC's 'Good medical practice' - consultation response

In July 2022 we responded to the General Medical Council's consultation on 'Good medical practice', which provides guidance on the standards of care and professional behaviour that the GMC expects from all doctors and other medical professionals. The page has a summary, with the full response availa...

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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Mandatory calorie labelling in the out of home sector in Scotland - consultation response

In July 2022, the Scottish Government called for views on their proposals to introduce mandatory calorie labelling at the point of choice in the out of home sector. Thank you to all the members who shared their feedback on these proposals. Below is a short summary, with our full response available t...

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Joint statement from medical royal colleges and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges on the Conservative leadership contest

21 July 2022

Medical royal colleges and Faculties have today published a joint statement calling on the next prime minister and leader of the Conservative and Unionist Party to make health and care a priority.