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A snapshot of general paediatric and neonatal services: benchmarking for improvement and recovery

25 September 2020

Two new reports have been released outlining the findings of a snapshot survey of the UK's general paediatric and neonatal services and workforce in September 2019. The reports provide a pre-COVID benchmark and give recommendations to government, service planners and other decision makers about how ...

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Message from the President - 25 September 2020

25 September 2020

As we enter a new phase of the pandemic, Russell reflects on what we have achieved together so far. Looking at newly released guidance, reports and webinars he also explores the RCPCH conference online and the sizeable collection of resources being made available through this - free to all our membe...

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Professor Russell Viner responds to COVID-19 update from CMO and CSO

21 September 2020

Russell comments on today's press conference by Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer, and Sir Patrick Vallance, Chief Scientific Officer.

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Message from the President - 11 September

11 September 2020

Russell thanks members, volunteers and staff for all the achievements over the past six months, reflecting on the many phenomenal impacts these have made. He announces the launch of the new #ChoosePaediatrics campaign and what's to come from the clinical and staff advisory group, and also explores e...

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MRCPCH Clinical exams - update on adapted exam, 9 September

9 September 2020

We are providing a further update to candidates, examiners and hosts about the MRCPCH Covid Adapted Clinical Exam being held during November 2020.

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RCPCH launches new #ChoosePaediatrics campaign

9 September 2020

Following the success of last year’s campaign, #ChoosePaediatrics returns to support recruitment and retention in paediatrics.

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RCPCH Ambassadors - a member's thoughts on what the role involves

8 September 2020

Consultant Paediatrician Dr Prabhu Rajendran tell us why being an RCPCH Ambassador is so important to him, and gives a snapshot of the work he undertakes in this role.

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Update from Officer for Scotland - September 2020

2 September 2020

Professor Steve Turner, RCPCH Officer for Scotland, addresses members working across Scotland. He explores the College's programme of work on winter pressures, shielding guidance, the regularly updated COVID-19 research evidence summaries and the new virtual clinical exams.

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RCPCH publishes statement on mental health

1 September 2020

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published a statement on the role of paediatricians in supporting children and young people’s mental health in the wake of the pandemic.

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Message from the President - 28 August

28 August 2020

Russell explores workforce retention and announces future plans at RCPCH, including our first Officer for Retention, an upcoming live Q&A on retaining the workforce and announces applications for the roles of President and Registrar.