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7 September 2026

An interview with Dr Thomas Isaac, inaugural winner of the Williams Syndrome Cooper Bursary 2025

In 2025, we launched the Williams Syndrome Cooper Bursary, a new research award established in collaboration with the Williams Syndrome Foundation. The bursary recognises the best scientific paper relating to paediatric learning disability that has been published or accepted for publication within t...

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Blog

3 September 2026

Building strong foundations in the first 1,001 days: The new "Babies Bill"

Tomorrow, MPs will debate a new Bill in the House of Commons that seeks to protect in law the services provided for infants, parents and carers. In this blog, RCPCH's Early Years Clinical Lead, Dr Saras Hosdurga, explains why the College is calling on MPs to support the Bill, and what more is needed...

Montage of photos from RCPCH and paediatrics over the past 30 years, with 30 in boxes

Blog

28 August 2026

Your Paediatrics, Your Future: Improve your wellness at work

To celebrate our 30th birthday, we asked members of the paediatric community to reflect on their experiences and share their stories, including one piece of advice to improve your wellness at work.

Blog

18 August 2026

Collaborative Healthcare in England, one year on...

Last year, we reported on long waiting times for community child health services. By March 2027, NHS England aims that at least 78% of community health service activity occur within 18 weeks, but the data shows we still have a long way to go.

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31 July 2026

Your Paediatrics, Your Future: Building a culture of support

Dr Fatimah Unar reflects on the rewards and challenges of a career in paediatric emergency medicine, and how creating a supportive team culture helps colleagues navigate the most difficult moments in child health care.

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Blog

23 July 2026

How the National Child Mortality Database in England (NCMD) can make learning from every child death count – patient safety spotlight

This blog explores how insights from child death reviews, brought together by the NCMD, can help clinicians turn difficult experiences into learning that improves care and prevents future deaths.