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RCPCH publishes a statement of solidarity and support for BAME colleagues and communities

10 June 2020

The RCPCH stands by its members to continue to address the structural inequalities that affect Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) colleagues and children and young people from those communities.

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COVID-19 - message from the President, 5 June

5 June 2020

It's been a sobering week, and in this message to members, Russell affirms the College's solidarity with BAME colleagues, particularly at this time. He also reports from yesterday's Council and AGM meetings where we discussed COVID-19 and our principles for recovery, among other important subjects.

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Letter and ARCP update from the four Statutory Education Bodies to all trainees

4 June 2020

This letter from 3 June 2020 states that to maintain the essential pipeline of trained medical staff, resumption of training must be given full support and a very high priority as services are planned and reintroduced.

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Research into impact of COVID-19 on children and young people

3 June 2020

RCPCH is placing children and young people’s voice at the heart of COVID-19 recovery planning by showcasing the experiences and insight from under 25s across the UK.

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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.