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RCPCH Ireland responds to Child Poverty in Northern Ireland report

13 March 2024

The Northern Ireland Audit Office has published a report on child poverty in the nation.

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Looking out for one another - President's blog

8 March 2024

In Camilla's penultimate message as President, she emphasises the importance of looking after ourselves and our colleagues, and highlights services available for support. There is also an update on Physician Associates and a reminder to add your voice to our RSV vaccination open letter.

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Trainees taking the lead at our St David's Day Conference

7 March 2024

Dr Matthew Spencer led a group of enthusiastic paediatric trainees to deliver the RCPCH Wales St David’s Day Conference last week in Cardiff. The RCPCH Wales team asked Matt (pictured) a few questions about his experience before and on the day and if he had any advice for next year's organiser.

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RCPCH responds to Government expansion of mental health hubs

29 February 2024

The UK Government announced in October £4.92 million would be available for 10 mental health focused Early Support Hubs.

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RCPCH responds to air quality alerts for London healthcare professionals

29 February 2024

The Mayor of London has announced the introduction of air quality alerts for health professionals in London, following a commitment to do so made at an Air Quality and Health Summit in 2022.

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Civility - changing culture through our words and actions

27 February 2024

This month one of our Thrive Paediatrics fellows, Jess Morgan, reflects on the impact that our words and behaviours can have and how self-reflection is the first step to changing culture.

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Reflections on my first one hundred days as Officer for Climate Change

26 February 2024

After a Clean Air project day at the college last week, Helena Clements, RCPCH Officer for Climate Change, joins us for a blog to chat about her role leading the Climate Change Working Group and Clean Air Fund Partnership.

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RCPCH responds to GMC’s apology for past regulatory action linked to homophobic laws

23 February 2024

The General Medical Council (GMC) has issued a formal apology for taking regulatory action against doctors who, in historic cases, had convictions under now-repealed homophobic laws.

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Edging towards better child health - President's blog

23 February 2024

Be it via independent advocacy, collaboration or campaigning, Camilla explores how we can significantly help towards better child health outcomes. She includes updates on Martha's Rule and whooping cough.

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RCPCH Scotland responds to the Auditor General’s NHS in Scotland report

22 February 2024

The Auditor General has published his overview of the NHS in Scotland and has concluded that the Scottish Government needs to develop a clear national strategy for health and social care to address the pressures on services.