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From crisis to calm - mindfulness

8 April 2020

Anxiety can take root and flourish in a time like now - when things are new and unprecedented and the future is uncertain. But, as Dr Sanjay Suri considers, by focussing on the present and examining our worries, we can engage in the five ways to wellbeing.

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We welcome our new Global Officer and Trustee

7 April 2020

Dr Susan Broster (pictured) has been appointed as our Global Officer, working closely with the staff team and many clinical volunteers to deliver our global child health programmes. Sue replaces Dr Bhanu Williams, who now joins our Board of Trustees.

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Joint statement on care for people with serious illness during COVID-19

7 April 2020

Our President contributes to a joint statement by medical leaders, encouraging people to use the NHS in the usual way in the case of serious illness.

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Growing up overweight or obese can help to lock in health inequalities

6 April 2020

Growing up overweight or obese is a pervasive and—importantly—preventable disadvantage. It worsens physical and mental health and reduces social and economic success. It can trap people in a cycle of sedentary activity, overeating, and escalating weight. This leads to poor wellbeing and, ultimately,...

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We've updated our application for Fellowship by election

6 April 2020

If you're applying for RCPCH Fellowship via this route, you'll need to demonstrate how you've achieved distinction in paediatrics. We've updated our list of examples of distinction, and have a new form for you to record these.

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COVID-19 - statement on delayed presentations

3 April 2020

Our President Professor Russell Viner comments on concerns about delayed presentation among children with non-COVID related illness.

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COVID-19 - message from the President, 3 April

3 April 2020

Russell writes his weekly message to members on COVID-19 - the sad news that two young people in the UK have died from the disease, concerns about late presentations and updates on PPE and testing.

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COVID-19 - statement on child deaths

2 April 2020

Our President Professor Russell Viner comments on child deaths due to COVID-19.

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BPSU study to look at neonatal complications of COVID-19

1 April 2020

The British Paediatric Surveillance Unit has now started collecting data on neonatal complications of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the UK and Northern Ireland. This study is needed to understand the impact of Coronavirus infection in newborn babies and babies born to mothers with Coronavirus, s...

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Our patron, HRH The Princess Royal sends a message of support

31 March 2020

HRH The Princess Royal has sent a letter to each of the charities, organisations and military affiliations she supports, including RCPCH, acknowledging the difficulties we face and thanking us for all we do.