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Covid-19 Public Inquiry Terms of Reference - consultation response

In April 2022, we responded to a consultation launched by the COVID-19 Public Inquiry on its draft Terms of Reference. RCPCH is concerned by the lack of specific focus on children and young people.

COVID-19

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Training principle of the month 7: Training time and learning opportunities are prioritised

Finding the right balance between training and service needs is more difficult now than ever before. This month, we hear from trainees Dr Joshua Hodgson and Dr Emma Coombe and trainers Dr Sue Laurent and Dr Trisha Radia about the work they have done to achieve this balance in today's NHS.

Leadership

Paediatric training

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MRCPCH Clinical exam (face-to-face) - guidance hub

Download our candidate guides and other resources to prepare for the MRCPCH Clinical exam in the UK and internationally, which is delivered in person.

Examinations

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RCPCH statement on early medical abortion by telemedicine

22 March 2022

As the provision of early medical abortions by telemedicine across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland varies, RCPCH has put together a statement with our approach in principle to the policy.

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Training principle of the month 6: Leadership skills are developed and nurtured

This month, Dr Sarah Arthur and Dr Segn Nedd explore the importance of good leadership in healthcare by providing examples of leadership in action and seeking advice from healthcare leaders on what leadership means to them.

Leadership

Paediatric training

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Rare Disease &Us - views from children, young people and families

28 February 2022

Over the last year, children, young people and families have been thinking about rare diseases and what matters to them. To mark Rare Disease Day 2022, the RCPCH Engagement Committee has pulled together views and thoughts in this letter.

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My update on COVID-19 vaccination of all 5 to 11 year old children in the UK - President's blog

18 February 2022

As a College, we've shared our professional view with the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the rollout of COVID-19 vaccination to children and young people. Earlier considerations around the offer to 12 to 15 year olds have offered helpful insight to the rollout to younger c...

Volunteering opportunity

College Specialty Advisory Committees: Various roles

Closing date

21 September 2026

The CSACs supervise the development and delivery of sub-specialty training. We have vacancies in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Neurology, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Inherited Metabolic Medicine and Community Child Health as well as the Intercollegiate Specialist Advisory Committee Pae...

Community child health

Inherited metabolic medicine

Neurology

Rheumatology

Paediatric sub-specialty

Paediatric training

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Training principle of the month 5: A biopsychosocial approach is applied at all times

This month we explore the social and psychological factors that may impact a patient's clinical presentation. We have an interview with paediatric consultant Dr Lil Breen who shares her insights on how to apply a biopsychosocial approach and why it is crucial for good care. And, trainees Dr Tom L...

Paediatric training

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Response to the Poverty and Inequality Commission advice on the Scottish government’s child poverty plan

27 January 2022

On Tuesday 25 January 2022, the Poverty and Inequality Commission published its advice to the Scottish Government on the Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022-26. The report concludes that child poverty isn’t reducing in Scotland; in fact, it remains at much the same level as before the Child Poverty Act...