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RCPCH responds to the creation of the Office for Health Promotion

29 March 2021

Professor Russell Viner writes about the proposed new body to tackle obesity and mental health, and the promotion of physical activity.

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RCPCH responds to Early Years Healthy Development Review

25 March 2021

Professor Russell Viner, RCPCH President, responds to the publication of the Early Years Healthy Development Review, chaired by the Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP.

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Why diversity and inclusivity across paediatrics is vital

23 March 2021

Dr Sophie Jackson, trainee paediatrician based in Bristol, is on the College’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Member Reference Group. She looks at why diversity in paediatrics helps to improve patient care and build a more equal society – and reflects on the publication of our new reports in this...

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We need every paediatrician to feel they are treated equally, fairly and kindly

16 March 2021

The work we are doing on equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) is so vital. Camilla Kingdon, who is Co-Chair of our EDI Oversight Group, introduces our phase 2 reports – a really important milestone in our ongoing work in this area – and encourages members to complete our new diversity monitoring ...

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Elections in Wales and Scotland - we publish our manifestos for child health

9 March 2021

The elections to the Scottish and Welsh Parliaments will be unlike any other, taking place in the context of the global pandemic. Although most children and teenagers do not become seriously ill with COVID-19, the impact on their lives, education, services and mental health and wellbeing has been im...

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International Women's Day - celebrating the history of women in RCPCH and paediatrics

8 March 2021

Today, over 60% of our 19,000-plus members are women - and both male and female paediatricians take up flexible working and less than full time training. But gender equality is a work in progress, and we must never be complacent.

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RCPCH responds to Labour poverty reduction pledges

29 June 2019

Today, the Labour Party has announced plans for a Future Generations Wellbeing Act for England as part of a commitment to tackle widening health inequalities, including a pledge to provide more fresh fruits and vegetables to poorer children. RCPCH Officer for Health Improvement, Dr Max Davie respond...

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Tougher baby food regulations needed to improve child health, say experts

27 June 2019

The measure forms part of a range of recommendations made by RCPCH as part of our ambitious “Prevention Vision”. The amount of free sugar in baby food should be reduced and the Government should place a “moratorium” on public health funding cuts, according to bold recommendations outlined today by l...

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Scotland eBulletin - June 2019

26 June 2019

Steve Turner, Officer for Scotland, introduces this month's newsletter for our members in Scotland. Get caught up with the latest news...

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Supporting SAS doctors - our new report

11 June 2019

Specialty, Associate Specialist and Staff Grade (SAS) doctors are a key part of the paediatric workforce, but are often undervalued and are reducing in number. SAS doctors are senior clinicians with at least four years training in paediatrics, are not a consultant and are not currently in specialty ...

RCPCH responds to the creation of the Office for Health Promotion

RCPCH responds to Early Years Healthy Development Review

Why diversity and inclusivity across paediatrics is vital

We need every paediatrician to feel they are treated equally, fairly and kindly

Elections in Wales and Scotland - we publish our manifestos for child health

International Women's Day - celebrating the history of women in RCPCH and paediatrics

RCPCH responds to Labour poverty reduction pledges

Tougher baby food regulations needed to improve child health, say experts

Scotland eBulletin - June 2019

Supporting SAS doctors - our new report

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