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RCPCH responds to Public Health England's COVID-19 disparities review

2 June 2020

President Professor Russell Viner responds to Public Health England's publication, COVID-19: review of disparities in risks and outcomes.

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Paediatric Care Online (PCO UK) - now converted to a new portal for child protection

1 June 2020

The RCPCH plays a unique and vital role in championing the safeguarding agenda for children and young people. In June 2020 Paediatric Care Online (PCO UK) converted into a new portal to deliver trusted content for those involved in child protection.

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We announce the national PAFTA winners 2020

28 May 2020

The wait is over. The votes have been cast. Our Trainees Committee Chair, Hannah Jacob reveals this year's winners of the national Paediatric Awards For Training Achievements, or PAFTAs.

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Milestones magazine for members - summer 2020

28 May 2020

This edition's features include how to stay safe and supported during the COVID-19 pandemic, one member's experience of working in Sierra Leone and screen time for children and young people. Plus a big thank you to trainees and educational supervisors with our annual PAFTAs!

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Safeguarding children is everyone’s business

27 May 2020

Often the terms ‘safeguarding’ and ‘child protection’ are used interchangeably, but in fact they are quite distinct. While safeguarding refers to all children, child protection refers distinctly to protecting individual children identified as suffering, or likely to suffer, significant harm as a res...

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Research and quality improvement during COVID-19

26 May 2020

Prof Nick Bishop, VP for Science and Research, outlines some of the key developments in the College's Research & Quality Improvement Division, recognising ongoing work despite the disruptions to members' schedules. He also discusses research on the effects of COVID-19 on child health and wellbeing.

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RCPCH supports RCUK statement on resuscitation and PPE

22 May 2020

We respond to RCUK position on resuscitation and PPE.

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COVID-19 - message from the President, 22 May

22 May 2020

There are many unanswered questions about children and COVID-19, including when and how we reopen schools, but, argues Russell in this week's weekly address to members, we must go back to the science.

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Statement on schools re-opening

22 May 2020

RCPCH, along with the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, responds to the debate about re-opening schools.

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Try a Yoga Nidra practise for relaxation

21 May 2020

Dr Samantha Cooray is an Academic Clinical Fellow in Paediatrics and British Wheel of Yoga and Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Teacher. In her recording she talks us through a Yoga Nidra practise, and provides some links for you to learn more.