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In this podcast, two paediatricians share thoughts around vulnerability, compassion and belonging at work. Jess and Anna talk about brave spaces, the importance (and limits) of self-care and those "small moments of human connection".

We don’t need much of an excuse to eat (pink) cake and put up (pink) balloons. But, seeing Progress+ come to fruition is a very good reason indeed to celebrate!

RCPCH Dinwoodie Clinical Fellow, Dr Jess Morgan addresses the myth that doctors don’t get sick and how the culture of presenteeism in medicine can negatively impact personal health and wellbeing.

We need to change the conversation about progression in training and recognise that trainees have diverse backgrounds, experiences and needs.

Dr Nick Wilkinson, RCPCH Officer for Wales talks about his experience of contributing to a Senedd review of Pupil Absence. He shares the potential of other current and upcoming work in Wales designed to create improved outcomes. In doing so, he signposts key information to help inform practice and s...

From negotiating preservation of training numbers for Progress+ to questioning birth rate projections used in workforce modelling, Camilla highlights some of the areas where we are advocating for our workforce. The blog also links to some important recent publications.

As we transition to the updated specialty training programme, ECAT will provide an excellent learning opportunity, and reassure that trainees have the capabilities for tier 2 work through an entrustment decision.

RCPCH have long advocated for a paediatric mental health lead to be embedded in paediatric departments across the country.

In our updated specialty training programme, Progress+, trainee paediatricians will move to independent tier 2 working by the start of their ST4. Trainees should work with their educational supervisor and local clinical supervisors to develop capabilities early on in training, identify any support n...