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Child health research 2: Getting started and finding support, with Professor Will Carroll

11 August 2026

How can paediatricians get started in research alongside clinical work? In this podcast episode, one of our Area Officers and former Officer for Research talks about how to navigate the balance between research and your clinical role.

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ACCIA publishes annual report for 2025 National Clinical Impact Awards

3 August 2026

The Advisory Committee on Clinical Impact Awards (ACCIA) has published its annual report and updated nominal roll for the 2025 National Clinical Impact Awards round.

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Your Paediatrics, Your Future: Building a culture of support

31 July 2026

Dr Fatimah Unar reflects on the rewards and challenges of a career in paediatric emergency medicine, and how creating a supportive team culture helps colleagues navigate the most difficult moments in child health care.

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Dr Vasanta Nanduri elected College Vice President for Training and Assessment

30 July 2026

We are delighted to welcome Vasanta as our new VP following the latest membership election, as Dr Cathryn Chadwick's tenure has come to a close.

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Learning from devolution - President's update

28 July 2026

Steve reflects on how the four UK nations have delivered healthcare for their populations since devolution happened in 1999, the challenges in comparison of outcomes, and what this has taught us.

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RCPCH announces the appointment of a new Chair of the Board of Trustees

27 July 2026

Eileen Milner will take up the role in November 2026 when Joanne Shaw’s term as our current Chair expires. The Board of Trustees plays a vital role in the life of the College.

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How the National Child Mortality Database in England (NCMD) can make learning from every child death count – patient safety spotlight

23 July 2026

This blog explores how insights from child death reviews, brought together by the NCMD, can help clinicians turn difficult experiences into learning that improves care and prevents future deaths.

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Our patron HRH Princess Royal shares a message on our 30th anniversary as a Royal College

23 July 2026

The College is honoured to have received the warmest congratulations from Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, as we celebrate our 30th anniversary and a significant milestone in our history.

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Remembering Dr Bruce Alexander Murison Smith

22 July 2026

Fiona Walton pays tribute to her father, Dr Bruce Smith, a retired consultant paediatrician and clinical lecturer in Sheffield and long-time member of the College.

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'Leading the way' episode 13: Leading change, with Dr Nadeem Moghal

15 July 2026

Jonathan reflects on his conversation with Dr Nadeem Moghal, Director and Chief Medical and Innovation Officer at Strasys, which looks at the practical realities of leading in complex environments, particularly where transformation and service improvement are needed.