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Today, the RCPCH responds to this NICCY report which examined the length of time children and young people are waiting to access appointments, the current reporting systems, the impact of delayed care and factors which contribute to paediatric waiting times across Northern Ireland.

As RCPCH celebrates its 25th birthday, 25 members have shared stories about a case that stayed with them. These stories will be published throughout 2021.

Despite careful early planning for the winter, we are set for a bumpy ride through to next spring, writes Camilla in her latest message to members. We now have an important opportunity to consider new ways of working and innovation, and to develop our workforce over the long term.

In this episode, our Chief Executive, Jo Revill speaks with RCPCH President, Camilla Kingdon about COVID-19 vaccination in children and young people, a complex issue with much public focus. They discuss the need for transparent information, how consent works and what the College is doing to represen...

As RCPCH celebrates its 25th birthday, 25 members have shared stories about a case that stayed with them. These stories will be published throughout 2021.

The £20-a-week cut to Universal Credit comes into effect on Wednesday 6 October 2021.

As a trainee paediatrician, Dr Emma Coombe has had opportunities to look after tiny patients in neonatal intensive care, learn the ropes around community paediatrics and work in fantastic emergency departments... Paediatrics has given Emma the chance to mould her own training journey.

Dr Maria Neocleous has recently finished her first year of paediatric specialty training. She tells us about these first 12 months - getting support and feedback from colleagues, developing academic experience and considering the endless opportunities in her future.

Would you have guessed that Camilla Kingdon, RCPCH President and consultant neonatologist, disliked paediatrics at the start of her medical career? She tells us how she'd have benefited from more resources about all the specialty has to offer and talks though our new #ChoosePaediatrics programme.

With increasing pressure on child health services, even before the usual busy winter period, we must work together to maintain patient safety, look after our colleagues and continue to get the most out of our training, writes our Vice President for Training and Assessment, Cathryn Chadwick.