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In a difficult week for the NHS, Camilla highlights a major new report on 'Securing our healthy future: Prevention is better than cure', endorsed by 24 members of the Academy of Royal Medical Colleges. She also reflects on what is next for Martha's Rule and shares news of our first Thrive Paediatric...

This blog by Dr Nick Wilkinson, RCPCH Officer for Wales, explores the concept of the missing middle.

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB) has published its review of the disagreements that arise between families and healthcare teams in the care of critically ill children.

Set in the context of a political deprioritisation of children and young people within the UK Government’s current health agenda, this new report, published by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, makes the case for prioritising the prevention of ill health in childhood.

One of the aims of Progress+ (which launched in August) that we are most excited about is the opportunity to truly embed and normalise the concept of capability based progression.

On 12 September 2023, the Government confirmed its plans to authorise the use of x-rays in the age assessment of children and young people seeking asylum in the UK.

On 12 September 2023 we held our virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM). Members received reports from the Chair of Trustees, the President, Treasurer, and considered three changes to the College governing documents.

Camilla reminds colleagues of the forthcoming AGM and the recruitment processes for the next President and Treasurer. She also reflects on a particularly challenging time for the profession as a whole.

We were deeply saddened to read the circumstances around Martha’s death and our condolences are with her family.

As we publish our manifesto for the next UK General Election, Dr Camilla Kingdon explains why this is a crucial opportunity to speak up for children’s health, and how members will be able to get involved.