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Membership
Equality, diversity and inclusion3 We're looking at whether we as a College truly reflect the breadth and diversity of our membership. In our new action plan, we outline how we plan to open up voluntary roles for the 21st century.
MilestonesThe summer edition of your membership magazine features how to stay safe and supported during the COVID-19 pandemic, one member's experience of working in Sierra Leone and screen time for children. -
Education and careers
Grid interviews - live Q&AJoin College Officers and staff to hear about the new online format for sub-specialty interviews this year. We'll offer tips and answer your questions. -
Work we do
Reimagining the future of paediatric careIn our new report from the Paediatrics 2040 team we summarise our learning from this period of rapid change, focusing on the elements of new practice that we want to keep and take forwards into the future.
Measuring clinical aspects of COVID-19The NHS England service evaluation and audit aims to provide up-to-date information on children admitted to hospital with COVID-19, and we're publishing data. -
Resources
Your wellbeingIt is more important than ever to take care of yourself. We've reached out to College members across the UK, who have recommended some useful wellbeing resources to support you through these difficult times.
Stay at home activitiesRCPCH &Us is supporting children, young people and families who are staying at home during this time - with a fun activity book and a health diary to capture feelings and questions. -
Key topics
COVID-19Find all our latest updates relating to COVID-19 in one place, including guidance for paediatric services, how the College is responding and other useful information. -
News and events
President's blogIn his regular messages to members, Professor Russell Viner updates on key events and his activities to improve children and young people's health and to support you.
Are you in the loop?Keep your contact preferences and details up to date with us - so you don’t miss out on updates and opportunities.
Our joint, evidence-based recommendations inform practice to enable recovery of these crucial services for children and young people.
Our advice aims to to help members in their discussions with children and young people - and their families - who are shielding across the UK.
Guidance for paediatric services
Research and surveillance
Education and training
For families
We understand this is a worrying time. It's important that we all follow official guidance provided by the governments and health agencies so we can protect our families and other people..
If your child has a medical condition or injury, they should access treatment and attend medical appointments as recommended by their hospital, GP or healthcare professionals. Our poster explains more - and is available in English and Welsh.
Our news related to COVID-19
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Message from the President - 3 August
3 August 2020
Russell has heard from many members with concerns for at-risk and vulnerable children in this period, and we're now seeking your insights. He also welcomes the UK government's recent announcement about obesity and junk food advertising, but we need to understand how people's lives are and see the de...
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RCPCH welcomes People Plan but warns recruitment crisis cannot wait
30 July 2020
Our President, Professor Russell Viner, responds to the publication of the NHS People Plan 2020/21.
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Redeployment of health visitors has left vulnerable children at risk
29 July 2020
Health visitors fear the needs of vulnerable children have been missed due to staff redeployment to support the COVID-19 workforce, according to a new UCL survey.
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Update from the College's Treasurer
29 July 2020
Liz Marder, Consultant Paediatrician and RCPCH Treasurer provides an update on the College's financial situation in light of COVID-19.
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Training post COVID-19 - what do we want our "new normal” to be?
24 July 2020
As we start the process to Reset, Restore, Recover, writes Dr Anna-Louise Nichols, a trainee paediatrician, it is good for trainees to reflect on the past few months and think about what vision we have for our speciality moving forward.
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Update for people shielding in Wales
16 July 2020
The Chief Medical Officer for Wales Dr Frank Atherton has confirmed people in Wales who are shielding will no longer need to do so after 16 August.