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Resources
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Key topics
Improving children's oral healthOur survey in partnership with Mumsnet found that nearly a quarter of parents and carers had problems accessing NHS dental care for their children. More must be done. -
News and events
Getting the most out of Supervised Learning EventsFurther develop your knowledge, skills and confidence as an educational supervisor - 3 July, London
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The history of the RCPCH Golf Day
25 May 2018
Golf was played on the Friday afternoon when the “weather was sunny and all that could be desired” at the Royal County Down Golf Club... A fascinating insight into the history of the RCPCH Golf Day and the Ulster Cup.
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Hospital grounds, school grounds and playgrounds to be smoke-free in Wales
25 May 2018
The RCPCH responds to the announcement that the Welsh Government will ban smoking from school grounds, playgrounds and hospital grounds as part of the Public Health (Wales) Act.
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Giving Calpol to children
25 May 2018
There have been a number of recent media articles about the use of Calpol in children for treating a fever. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health urges all parents to take advice from NHS Choices and Medicines for Children when administering medicines to their children.
EES Effective Educational Supervision PLUS: Getting the most out of Supervised Learning Events - 3 July, London
"Clearly knowledgeable faculty... All educational supervisors should do this course!"
Delegate from February 2018 course
Upcoming events
Event
The Child Health Festival: How to advocate for children, influence policy and change practice
LONDON
The UK is making progress on a wide range of health services for infants, children and young people but what more can be done? The RSM's first Child Health Festival wants to explore further to help improve child health from everyday practice to influencing the bigger picture.
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Careers in Paediatrics: Free event for foundation doctors (morning or afternoon)
London
"Paediatrics is not about boring paper work. If looking after kids is fun, so is work! Paediatrics saves unwell children's lives and makes them smile..." - one of our 12 year old contributors
We invite all UK foundation doctors with an interest in pursuing paediatrics as a career. You will get th...
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RCPCH Golf Day
Sutton Coldfield
Enjoy a great day out with friends and colleagues at this year’s RCPCH Golf Challenge. Participants will enjoy first-class hospitality and the opportunity to play on the only PGA branded course in England, the PGA National at the legendary Belfry venue.
Places are limited and available on a first...
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St Andrews Day Symposium and Scottish Paediatric Society AGM
Glasgow
This meeting is aimed at consultant paediatricians and paediatric trainees with a background in general paediatrics and its sub-specialties. We welcome other professionals and medical students with a commitment to child health in Scotland.
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Scottish Paediatric Society summer meeting
Aberdeen
This meeting is aimed at consultant paediatricians and trainees, though we welcome other professionals and medical students with a commitment to child health in Scotland.
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Are you prepared for Progress? Webinars for trainees on the new curriculum
We invite all UK paediatric trainees join one of our free, 30 minute webinars. Find out more about the new curriculum, how it will affect you and what you can do for the transition this summer.