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Reimagining the future of paediatric care post-COVID-19 - a reflective report of rapid learning

This report, published on 26 June 2020, informed RCPCH’s vision for the future of paediatrics in the UK. We summarise our learning from this period of rapid change, focusing in particular on the elements of new practice that we want to keep and take forwards into the future.

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RCPCH responds to calls for a 'review of readiness' for second COVID-19 wave

24 June 2020

Today, health leaders called for a review of lessons learned during the first phase of the pandemic. We've set out an additional call for a rapid review into the experiences of children and young people during the first wave, so that they can be protected from the harshest mitigation measures if we ...

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Reopening schools in the devolved nations - what's next?

22 June 2020

We've been calling for all UK governments to have clear plans for getting children back to school, and speaking with key decision makers to ensure the voices of paediatricians, children and young people and families are heard. Here we give an update on activity in Scotland, Wales and Northern Irelan...

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1,500* paediatricians sign open letter to Prime Minister urging Government to make reopening of schools a priority

17 June 2020

RCPCH publishes an open letter from members about the importance of a plan to reopen schools.

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We've updated our Companion on the timing of blood investigations for fractures

16 June 2020

Changes have been made to our Child Protection Companion's chapter 9, ''Recognition of physical abuse' to accommodate suggested amendments by the British Paediatric and Adolescent Bone Group on the timing of blood investigations for fractures.

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RCPCH calls for extending access to free school meals this summer

16 June 2020

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) stands with footballer Marcus Rashford and his campaign to make the government think again on the provision of free school meal vouchers for children this summer.

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RCPCH publishes commitments to support LGBTQ+ young people

12 June 2020

To mark Pride month in the UK, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published a set of commitments to support LGBTQ+ young people.

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RCPCH releases guidance for clinicians on shielding children and young people

10 June 2020

This updated RCPCH advice for clinicians is provided to help members in their discussions with children and young people who are shielding across the UK and their families.

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Letter and ARCP update from the four Statutory Education Bodies to all trainees

4 June 2020

This letter from 3 June 2020 states that to maintain the essential pipeline of trained medical staff, resumption of training must be given full support and a very high priority as services are planned and reintroduced.

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Clinical guideline directory

The guideline directory contains a full list of paediatric guidelines published by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN), as well as those from other Royal Colleges or paediatric specialty groups which meet the standar...

Clinical guidelines and standards