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IPA and RCPCH discontinue plans to jointly host IPA Congress 2025

31 August 2023

The International Pediatric Association (IPA) and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) discontinue their plans to jointly host IPA Congress 2025.

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Giving ourselves permission to cry

29 August 2023

In medicine, there’s an unwritten rule that we just get on with things. But, says RCPCH Dinwoodie Clinical Fellow, Dr Jess Morgan, we need to acknowledge the emotional burdens we each carry.

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GMC publishes new Good Medical Practice (GMP) standards for January roll out

22 August 2023

On 22 August 2023 the General Medical Council (GMC) published an updated version of Good medical practice, the standards of patient care and professional behaviour expected from all doctors registered in the UK.

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RCPCH responds to the initial report of the Major Conditions Strategy

21 August 2023

In June 2023, we responded to the Department of Health and Social Care call for evidence for the Major Conditions Strategy. On 14 August the government published an interim report that sets out the case for change and the strategic framework for the development of the final strategy.

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RCPCH responds to verdict in Lucy Letby trial

18 August 2023

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child health has responded to the verdict in the Lucy Letby trial.

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Milestones magazine for members – autumn 2023

16 August 2023

In paediatrics we're fortunate to work in a diverse team; advanced practitioners provide continuity in their departments, and with their hybrid training and experience they bring a unique perspective into the needs of patients and their families. In this edition we hear from several colleagues.

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Our part to play - President's blog

11 August 2023

Camilla introduces our new exciting partnership with the Clean Air Fund. She updates on our thinking around Senior Members status, plus important reminders about school attendance and immunisations.

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Safeguarding a clean air future for children and young people

10 August 2023

We introduce our exciting new partnership with the Clean Air Fund, which builds on the work of our Climate Change Working Group.

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How can we prevent the risk of deadly disease outbreaks?

9 August 2023

What you need to know about upcoming changes to the UK’s childhood vaccination programme. Professor Helen Bedford, Immunisation Lead for RCPCH explains.

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How to build a paediatrician

9 August 2023

In this podcast, Vice President for Training and Assessment, Dr Cathryn Chadwick and Trainees Committee Chair, Dr Emma Dyer talk about the intentionality behind what the College does to train and support members.