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RCPCH statement on Sudan - March 2024

22 March 2024

RCPCH has issued the following statement following the violence and conflict in Sudan.

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How can we support neurodivergent paediatricians? Three trainees share experiences

22 March 2024

This week - 18-22 March - is Neurodiversity Celebration week, and we're sharing stories about how neurodiversity has impacted the journeys of three paediatric trainees. Plus how we as a College is working to support a working environment that is inclusive for everybody.

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RCPCH responds to CQC report ‘The Monitoring the Mental Health Act in 2022/2023’

22 March 2024

The Care and Quality Commission (CQC) has published their annual report which looks at how healthcare providers use the Mental Health Act (MHA) in the treatment of people with mental health needs.

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A time for change, impact and the power of collective voice - President's blog

22 March 2024

In Camilla's final message as College President, she celebrates the power of member voice in making important and unprecedented changes for the good of child health, and looks forward to welcoming members to the RCPCH 2024 Annual Conference.

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Paediatricians publish ‘Worried and Waiting: A Review of Paediatric Waiting Times in Scotland’

21 March 2024

Paediatricians in Scotland are calling for urgent and bold action to improve waiting times after a new report shows increasing demand and long waits for children and young people.

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Paediatricians call for protection of children and families in the Middle East

21 March 2024

As a Royal Medical College, working on behalf of children, young people and child health professionals, we remain deeply concerned at the devastating situation and continued loss of life in the Middle East.

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Over 2,000 paediatricians and healthcare professionals call on Government to introduce game-changing vaccine

20 March 2024

2,004 healthcare professionals have signed an open letter urging the government to implement an immunisation programme for a common but sometimes fatal respiratory virus ahead of next Winter.

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Milestones magazine for members – spring 2024

20 March 2024

We spotlight how we are keeping infants, children and young people safe as they access health services. We also explore how healthcare professionals can tackle mental health crises and what a trauma-informed system looks like.

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Data needs a good story

18 March 2024

Dr Nick Wilkinson, RCPCH Wales Officer reflects on his experiences of what makes ‘good’ data in his monthly blog.

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Supporting members with our new 'hub' on developing a clinical guideline

15 March 2024

We are delighted to launch a new clinical guideline web resource for paediatricians and colleagues across the child health workforce who may need to develop a clinical guideline in their specialty area.