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From the RCPCH Conference 2025 – patient safety spotlight

23 April 2025

A month on from the College’s conference in Glasgow (and online), our patient safety team of clinicians and staff recall the many inspiring and practical presentations and workshops on this theme.

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RCPCH responds to child and infant mortality data in England and Wales 2023

22 April 2025

ONS have published data on stillbirths, infant and childhood deaths occurring annually in England and Wales, and associated risk factors.

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Joint RCPCH and PCCS response to Supreme Court ruling on public naming of doctors following legal proceedings regarding a child’s care

17 April 2025

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) and the Paediatric Critical Care Society (PCCS) respond to the Supreme Court's Ruling on injunctions preventing the naming of clinicians involved in legal proceedings regarding a child's care

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A manifesto for Wales - why now and why not you?

17 April 2025

The Senedd election in Wales is next May. So what better time, suggests Officer for Wales Dr Nick Wilkinson, to help ensure child and adolescent health and wellbeing top the list for debate? Here's how members in Wales can engage with our recently published manifesto.

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RCPCH responds to King’s Fund briefing on Child Health

10 April 2025

The King’s Fund outlines ten recommendations to guide the government in improving children's health and well-being.

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Catch up on Annual Conference, AGM 2025 results & devolved nations news - President's update

7 April 2025

Explore AGM 2025 and our extensive educational resources, including 35+ live online courses and 40+ recorded webinars.

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Board of Trustees response to AGM 2025

7 April 2025

Following the passing of a member-submitted motion at the College’s 2025 AGM, the Board of Trustees has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting children’s rights in Gaza.

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AGM 2025

2 April 2025

On 27 March we held our Annual General Meeting at RCPCH Conference in Glasgow. Members voted on two items and received reports from the Chair of Trustees, the President, Treasurer and CEO.

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National Clinical Impact Awards (NCIA) for Paediatrics 2025 are open for applications

1 April 2025

We are excited to announce that applications for the National Clinical Impact Awards (NCIA) opened today, 1 April 2025. While the College cannot provide members with citations, we warmly encourage you to consider submitting an application - deadline is 27 May 2025, 17:00.

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RCPCH Conference 2025 - Highlights from day 3

28 March 2025

It’s been an incredible few days at the SEC in Glasgow, filled with insightful presentations, valuable networking and inspiring conversations. As we wrap up, we thank you all for being a part of this memorable event...