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In a difficult week for the NHS, Camilla highlights a major new report on 'Securing our healthy future: Prevention is better than cure', endorsed by 24 members of the Academy of Royal Medical Colleges. She also reflects on what is next for Martha's Rule and shares news of our first Thrive Paediatric...

The Nuffield Council on Bioethics (NCOB) has published its review of the disagreements that arise between families and healthcare teams in the care of critically ill children.

On 12 September 2023 we held our virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM). Members received reports from the Chair of Trustees, the President, Treasurer, and considered three changes to the College governing documents.

Camilla reminds colleagues of the forthcoming AGM and the recruitment processes for the next President and Treasurer. She also reflects on a particularly challenging time for the profession as a whole.

We were deeply saddened to read the circumstances around Martha’s death and our condolences are with her family.

The Scottish Government has announced its Programme for Government 2023-24 and has outlined a number of policies and announcements related to child health.