Here are some links especially for RCPCH members working and living in Wales.
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Membership
Uncertain times and the future of paediatricsWith Brexit on his mind, President Russell Viner talks about how we strengthen our international links in Europe and beyond.
Benefit for springDeveloping new skills, networking with like-minded colleagues, carrying out a sense of purpose... We highlight the diverse and rewarding volunteering opportunities with us! -
Education and careers
Exploring the future of paediatricsThe theme for this May’s RCPCH Conference is ‘Paediatrics: pathways to a brighter future’ and provides a platform to discuss how we develop the next generation of paediatrics. -
Work we do
Global child health - our impactOver the past five years, we've focused on improving the quality of clinical care for children in hospitals and health centres in low-resource settings. -
Resources
Progressing Paediatrics seriesThree dates to level up your expertise on neonatal cardiology, childhood epilepsies and emergency medicine.
Trainee CharterThis Charter outlines what trainees expect from every training unit in the UK, across key domains, including educational supervision, rotas and sleep. -
Key topics
A movement for child health: where next?Our State of Child Health campaign puts the need for progress on key child health issues front and centre of the UK political agenda.
Workforce censusIn this first report of the series we provide a UK-wide overview of the findings from the latest census and make five key recommendations. -
News and events
Focus spring edition now outLooking back at the first RCPCH International conference in Cairo, the 2018 Member Survey and some top tips to tackle burnout.
RCPCH Conference is coming soonPre-conference booking for RCPCH Conference will be open until Sunday 12 May but don’t worry if you miss out – you can always turn up and book on the day.
This committee directs College business in Wales and reports back to Council through a representative - you can see contact information and updates.
For Welsh paediatricians, WPS aims to promote good practice, share knowledge and undertake research, while providing friendship and good will.
For RCPCH members in Wales
News about Wales
News
New advice seeks to prevent parent/doctor conflict in paediatrics
18 April 2019
We issue advice to healthcare professionals in light of high profile cases.
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New screen time research published
5 April 2019
RCPCH responds to latest study, which casts doubt on whether spending time on screens before bed is harmful to people's mental health, and says "we would still suggest that families follow our guidance published earlier this year".
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Harassment and bullying in the NHS
4 April 2019
"Respect should underpin all working relationships" says RCPCH, as the GMC launches a pilot programme that will give doctors training in tackling unprofessional behaviours from colleagues.
How to find the Wales office
Address: Room 318, 3rd Floor Regus House, Falcon Drive, Cardiff Bay CF10 4RU
Tel: 02920 504212
Email: enquiries.wales@rcpch.ac.uk
Courses and events in and near Wales
Course
Paediatric Epilepsy Training Level 3 (2 days) PET3 - Liverpool
12 September 2019
Liverpool
PET3 focuses on epilepsies presenting in older children and adolescents and transition to adult services. (PET2 focuses on epilepsy in infants and younger children).
It is recommended that paediatric trainees and consultants attend PET2 and PET3. There is no requirement for adult neurology trai...
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Paediatric Epilepsy Training Level 2 (2 days) PET2 - Liverpool
12 September 2019
Liverpool
This course has been developed to improve practice within childhood epilepsies and is delivered by means of didactic teaching sessions and small workshops.
PET2 concentrates on general aspects of the epilepsies (history taking, differential diagnosis, investigation etc) and on epilepsies encounte...
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Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG): Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) course
APLS provides the knowledge and skills necessary for recognition, effective treatment and stabilisation of children with life threatening emergencies, using a structured, sequential approach. The course and its principles are practiced throughout the world, and over 83,000 candidates have completed ...