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RCPCH responds to announcement on vaccinations for 5-11 year olds

22 December 2021

Today the MHRA, JCVI and Ministers have given the go-ahead for vaccinations for some children aged 5-11. The RCPCH has responded.

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New COVID-19 treatment option for non-hospitalised highest risk children and young people

22 December 2021

Earlier this week, a new COVID-19 treatment became available across the UK for non-hospitalised children and young people aged 12 and over at the highest risk of severe COVID-19.

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Interview with the Science Media Centre's Chief Executive, Fiona Fox - podcast

22 December 2021

For our latest podcast, our CEO Jo Revill spoke with Fiona Fox at the SMC, an independent press office helping to ensure the public has access to the best scientific evidence and expertise through the news media. Fiona offers a fascinating look at how the charity has worked - since January 2020 - th...

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Vice President election 2021 results announced

21 December 2021

The RCPCH is pleased to announce the results of the recent Vice-Presidential elections. Dr Michael McKean has been elected by members as the next Vice President for Health Policy and Professor Paul Dimitri has been elected as Vice President for Science and Research. They will take up their posts in ...

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Rest and reflect!

21 December 2021

As we head into a third year of the pandemic, Dr Stacey Killick offers some advice on how you can maximise your headspace and time out over the coming weeks.

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RCPCH response to General Medical Council's ‘The state of medical education and practice in the UK' report

17 December 2021

The General Medical Council (GMC) have published their latest report on the state of medical education and practice in the UK. This looks into the realities and challenges faced by medical professionals in the UK’s healthcare systems.

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Finding the reasons to be cheerful - President's blog

17 December 2021

Through downbeat days and cold, dark cycle rides, Camilla tells us three things that are keeping her spirits up.

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Paediatricians launch landmark report on gastrointestinal, liver and nutritional disorders facing children and young people

16 December 2021

Children and young people around the four countries of the UK with gastrointestinal, liver and nutritional disorders face a wide variation of support when it comes to getting out of hours or 24/7 emergency care says the British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (BSPHGA...

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RCPCH comments on the article in the BMJ on addressing racist carers and parents in a paediatric setting

13 December 2021

On Monday 13 December 2021, the BMJ published an article on how to address racist parents and carers in a paediatric setting, the RCPCH responds.

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RCPCH responds to CQC children and young people’s survey 2020

9 December 2021

The Care Quality Commission has published a two-yearly survey of children and young people’s inpatient experiences covering November 2020 to January 2021 - RCPCH responds.