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‘Wellbeing’- the language we use matters

22 November 2023

In this month’s Thrive Paediatrics blog, one of our Dinwoodie RCPCH Clinical Fellows describes the impact of the language we use when we discuss wellbeing.

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Report on epilepsy in communities that experience marginalisation launched today

1 November 2023

The engagement project, by the Association for Young People's Health, shares understanding of experiences from young people with epilepsy who are based in communities that experience marginalisation. This news article shares background information on the scoping and set up of the engagement project ...

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RCPCH responds to GMC's National Training Survey

30 November 2018

RCPCH President says paediatricians are finding it hard to find the time to learn and develop their skills and are experiencing high levels of stress and exhaustion - "it cannot be right."

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The experiences that have shaped me as a junior doctor

21 November 2018

In spring 2017, Sara O'Rourke was a medical student working at the Children's Hospital in Manchester. Then came the suicide bombing on the Manchester Arena. She wrote about the experience and the 'powerful cohesion' she found among the health professionals attending to patients. Here she reflects on...

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Balancing family life with training: how it worked for me

16 November 2018

Raj Kainth explains why he started working less than full time to spend more time with his family, and how it has made him a better doctor.

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I'll get by with a little help from my friends - reflections from a general paediatrician

15 November 2018

When recently asked why he chose to work in paediatrics, it got Dave Beattie, an ST7 in General Paediatrics based in Edinburgh, thinking. He reflected that after seven years of practicing in this niche, it's easy to forget how and why he originally chose to go down this route. Here are a few of his ...

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Supporting the challenges we all face in our career: how mentoring can help

15 November 2018

Matt Driver, Lead faculty for RCPCH mentoring skills courses and peer support webinars, explores the role of skilled, trained mentors in supporting doctors throughout their careers.

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It's taking me a bit longer to become a consultant but the things I’ve seen and experienced are completely worth it!

14 November 2018

Dr Chris Hands explains how working less than full time gave him a chance to support children's charities and help rebuild paediatric emergency care structures in Sierra Leone.

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Painful truths through comedy - a dual career in paediatrics and playwriting

13 November 2018

How can storytelling skills help in a clinical setting? Serena Haywood, a neurodevelopmental consultant in London, talks about how her two jobs complement each other, and the importance of resilience.

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Working in a district general hospital or developing a specialist area - paediatrics offers everything

12 November 2018

Kate Mackay, who works in paediatric emergency medicine, explains why she found a place where her skills fit in an environment that is interesting, challenging and supportive.

‘Wellbeing’- the language we use matters

Report on epilepsy in communities that experience marginalisation launched today

RCPCH responds to GMC's National Training Survey

The experiences that have shaped me as a junior doctor

Balancing family life with training: how it worked for me

I'll get by with a little help from my friends - reflections from a general paediatrician

Supporting the challenges we all face in our career: how mentoring can help

It's taking me a bit longer to become a consultant but the things I’ve seen and experienced are completely worth it!

Painful truths through comedy - a dual career in paediatrics and playwriting

Working in a district general hospital or developing a specialist area - paediatrics offers everything

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