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College Strategy 2021-24 - two years of progress and impact

20 October 2023

Two years into our College Strategy, we reflect on the impact we have had on our members, our staff and children and young people.

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RCPCH responds to deteriorating situation for children in Israel and Palestine

20 October 2023

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is deeply disturbed about recent attacks upon civilians in Israel, and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine and Gaza.

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The courage to pause - President's blog

20 October 2023

Reflecting on recent events, Camilla highlights the important role of the College in advocating ceaselessly for the universal protection of children, whoever and wherever they are. She invites you to take a quick poll on Physician Associates in paediatrics and introduces our new Climate Change and C...

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RCPCH responds to latest childhood obesity figures for England, 2022/23

19 October 2023

NHS Digital has published official statistics for the National Child Measurement Programme, England, 2022/23 School Year.

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Children and young people fear Government no longer cares about climate change, says RCPCH report

19 October 2023

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has published a report detailing children and young people’s first-hand experiences and understanding of climate change, revealing a staggering rise in eco-anxiety among younger generations.

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Shift the dial on climate change and health inequalities - a conversation

17 October 2023

In this episode from RCPCH Podcasts, Dr Helen Stewart and Dr Alex Lemaigre talk about why paediatricians have a role in addressing health inequalities impacted by climate change, and give advice on how to start conversations with key decision makers to address this issue.

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From poverty to climate change - we want to 'shift the dial' on health inequalities

13 October 2023

Last year we launched our #ShiftTheDial campaign with a focus on poverty. Dr Helen Stewart, RCPCH Officer for Health Improvement reflects on the past year and looks forward to our second phase of the programme launching next week.

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Paediatric training in “Norn Iron”

13 October 2023

Dr Christine Sloan is an ST4 in Northern Ireland, where training experiences include "endless opportunities... to fulfill our aspirations".

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RCPCH responds to UK consultation on youth vaping

12 October 2023

The government has launched a public consultation on youth vaping as part of a series of measures proposed by the Prime Minister to create a 'smoke-free generation'.

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Launch of NIHR Programme Development Grant in child health and wellbeing research

12 October 2023

RCPCH is delighted to publicise this major funding opportunity, which launches on 22 November, with an informational webinar on 15 November. This NIHR initiative aligns with our aim to bolster research capacity, capability and sustainability in some of the most complex and challenging areas of paedi...