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We manage external relations with stakeholders and policymakers including the Northern Ireland Executive and organisations with an interest in child health. Our friendly team is here to make sure members across Ireland have a voice.
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Policy and public affairs

Our team works with paediatricians in Northern Ireland and our Ireland Executive Committee. We provide the government and third sector with up-to-date guidance and we push for policy change to improve the health of children and young people.
About us and our policy work
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Officer and other contacts

Dr Ray Nethercott is the current Officer for Ireland, representing members in both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland at RCPCH Council. We've also collated contacts for RCPCH in NI and ROI and for training in NI.
About and contacts
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Ireland Committee

This committee allows paediatricians to act as advocates for the College in relation to media, public affairs and health policy work. It offers input and advice on member-focused activity such as courses and events.
About committee
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Officer for Ireland opportunity

Applications are currently closed for this senior role, but we'll start recruitment again from September. It's an exciting, challenging and rewarding opportunity, and you'll make a real difference through work in policy and advocacy.

Our staff team would be pleased to have informal conversations with members interested in finding out more.

Email us on enquiries.ireland@rcpch.ac.uk
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Worried and waiting: A review of paediatric waiting times in Northern Ireland 2024

There is a large and growing number of children on paediatric outpatient waiting lists. Published in April 2024, our report makes policy recommendations to help ensure children receive care in a timely manner and within the right service.
Worried and waiting report
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Equal protection from assault

In Northern Ireland (and England), children are the only group of people not fully protected in law from physical assault. In April 2024, we outlined our recommendations for Government policymakers on removing the 'reasonable punishment defence’ from law and the appropriate next steps.
Equal protection report
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#ChoosePaediatrics in NI!

Can you help us promote our wonderful specialty to medical students and foundation doctors in NI? Download our careers booklet and posters, grab templates for social media posts and read tips on how to run an online careers event.

Resources to promote paediatrics
Guides for medical students and FY doctors
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Contacting us

If you have questions or comments about our policy and public affairs work, we'd love to hear from you. Email enquiries.ireland@rcpch.ac.uk or call 028 9693 6901 or 028 9693 6902. Send any post to Northern Ireland Office, RCPCH, 5-11 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8SH.

Other staff teams at RCPCH can help with any questions about membership, exams or training.

Email RCPCH Ireland at enquiries-ireland@rcpch.ac.uk
Contacts for other RCPCH teams

Useful resources for RCPCH Ireland members

Ulster Paediatric Society
Irish Paediatric Association
Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency
Department of Health Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People

Latest news relating to Ireland

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Announcement
5 August 2024

Applications now open for BPSU's bursary to run a rare disease study

We invite trainee paediatricians and newly qualified consultants to apply for the annual British Paediatric Surveillance Unit's Sir Peter Tizard bursary. The successful applicant receives a fully funded slot on the BPSU Orange Card and a stipend towards their training needs. The deadline is Monday 2...

Latest resources and volunteering opportunities for Ireland