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RCPCH stands in solidarity with health workers in Ukraine and calls for protection for children and young people

27 February 2022

Dr Camilla Kingdon, President of RCPCH comments.

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A busy and memorable two weeks

25 February 2022

As we learn to live with COVID-19, Camilla reflects on the impact of the pandemic, kindness and listening to the wise words of young people.

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We must draw attention to the health inequalities exposed by the pandemic

24 February 2022

After a decade of leadership at the College, Simon Clark prepares to leave his latest role as Vice President for Policy. He offers some considerations for the incoming VP in this post-pandemic period, such as child protection, air quality and the child health workforce.

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Research: if everyone does a little, together we can do a huge amount

24 February 2022

Throughout the pandemic, Nick Bishop tells us, the College has continued its important work on clinical guidelines, audits and quality improvement. As he passes on the baton as Vice President for Science and Research, he reminds us there's more we can all do to champion child health research.

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RCPCH responds to Nuffield Trust report on impact of the pandemic on children and young people

18 February 2022

The Nuffield Trust has published a report highlighting that children and young people are facing rapidly growing waiting times for health services on top of the disproportionate burden on their mental health brought on by the pandemic.

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My update on COVID-19 vaccination of all 5 to 11 year old children in the UK - President's blog

18 February 2022

As a College, we've shared our professional view with the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) on the rollout of COVID-19 vaccination to children and young people. Earlier considerations around the offer to 12 to 15 year olds have offered helpful insight to the rollout to younger c...

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RCPCH statement in response to JCVI advice on offering COVID-19 vaccination to all 5 – 11-year-olds

17 February 2022

On Wednesday 16 February the Joint Committee on Vaccines and Immunisation (JCVI) advice on offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all children aged 5 to 11 years was published.

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Milestones magazine for members – spring 2022

16 February 2022

Spring into action with our special springtime edition of Milestones focussing on being healthy and active. To get you inspired we hear from a number of members on the benefits of keeping fit, what they’ve done and how you can do it too!

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Response to the NHS Race and Health Observatory report

14 February 2022

On Monday, 14 February 2022, the NHS Race and Health Observatory published a rapid review of ethnic inequalities in healthcare and within the NHS workforce.

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The Great Paediatric Bake Off - episode three!

14 February 2022

Dr Ash Patel hosts a special wellbeing episode of the Great Paediatric Bake Off, with Dr Anna Baverstock and Dr Peter Donnelly baking Nutella stuffed cookies.