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Paediatric workforce information: waiting times in the UK

We collate data on waiting times that children and young people are experiencing in the UK nations, presented here charts and graphs. These aim to support our members, workforce planners and other stakeholders and are regularly updated.

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Annual General Meeting 2025 – call for motions (now closed)

23 September 2024

The College’s Annual General Meeting will take place as part of the College’s Annual Conference on 27 March 2025. It will receive a report on the College’s activity in the last year, the Treasurer’s report on the accounts, and a number of other pieces of business.

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National Care Service (Scotland) Bill (Stage 2) - consultation response

In September 2024, we responded to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee's call for views on the draft amendments ahead of the formal Stage 2 proceedings of the National Care Service Bill. Below is a short summary, with our full response available in the downloads section.

Service design

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Social Justice and Social Security Committee (Scottish Parliament): Child Poverty Act - consultation response

In September 2024, we responded to a call for evidence from the Social Justice and Social Security Committee on the Post Legislative Scrutiny of the Child Poverty Act 2017. Below is a short summary, with our full response available in the downloads section.

Society

Poverty

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Air pollution in the UK - position statement

Air pollution poses a serious threat to children's health in the UK, contributing to a range of adverse health outcomes and premature mortality. This updated position statement reviews the latest evidence, now including the impact of indoor air pollution on children. With pollutants from both outdoo...

Air pollution

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RCPCH responds to Scottish Government’s ‘Programme for Government’

5 September 2024

The Scottish Government has unveiled their Programme for Government and confirms their commitment to end child poverty.

Volunteering opportunity

Child Protection Evidence - help develop systematic reviews

Are you a UK-based consultant or trainee paediatrician with an interest in child protection? We are seeking expert reviewers for critical appraisals and review leads.

Safeguarding

Child protection

Volunteering opportunity

Examiners for MRCPCH and/or DCH

Medical professionals can apply to become an examiner for MRCPCH (membership exam) and DCH (Diploma of Child Health) clinical examinations. If you are interested in becoming an examiner for either exam, please see below.

Continuing professional development

Examinations

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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Self-rostering in paediatrics - case study presentation

Effective rostering is fundamental to achieving both high-quality paediatric service and staff wellbeing. Pressure on staffing mean that rostering is more challenging than ever before. In our case study presentation, we describe ways in which electronic self-rostering (e-rostering) can be an effecti...

Service planning

Workforce

Volunteering opportunity

START assessors and scenario generators - volunteering opportunities

Support the great work of this trainee assessment. We're looking for enthusiastic paediatric consultants and senior trainees to join our online sessions so we can generate new scenarios on varied clinical and professional themes. Consultants may become START assessors. Both are a great opportunity f...

Continuing professional development

Paediatric sub-specialty

Paediatric training