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The College reflects on Martha’s Rule
7 September 2023
We were deeply saddened to read the circumstances around Martha’s death and our condolences are with her family.
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RCPCH President introduces our manifesto for the next UK General Election
7 September 2023
As we publish our manifesto for the next UK General Election, Dr Camilla Kingdon explains why this is a crucial opportunity to speak up for children’s health, and how members will be able to get involved.
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RCPCH Scotland responds to the Programme for Government 2023-24
6 September 2023
The Scottish Government has announced its Programme for Government 2023-24 and has outlined a number of policies and announcements related to child health.
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The Great Paediatric Bake Off – episode six!
5 September 2023
It's a new school year and Dr Ash Patel is back with a new bake: Persian Love Cakes. He's joined by EDI champions, Mike Farquhar and Jaspreet Kaur, to discuss the Rainbow Badge Project and Soft Landings.
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IPA and RCPCH discontinue plans to jointly host IPA Congress 2025
31 August 2023
The International Pediatric Association (IPA) and Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) discontinue their plans to jointly host IPA Congress 2025.
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Giving ourselves permission to cry
29 August 2023
In medicine, there’s an unwritten rule that we just get on with things. But, says RCPCH Dinwoodie Clinical Fellow, Dr Jess Morgan, we need to acknowledge the emotional burdens we each carry.
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GMC publishes new Good Medical Practice (GMP) standards for January roll out
22 August 2023
On 22 August 2023 the General Medical Council (GMC) published an updated version of Good medical practice, the standards of patient care and professional behaviour expected from all doctors registered in the UK.
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RCPCH responds to the initial report of the Major Conditions Strategy
21 August 2023
In June 2023, we responded to the Department of Health and Social Care call for evidence for the Major Conditions Strategy. On 14 August the government published an interim report that sets out the case for change and the strategic framework for the development of the final strategy.
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RCPCH responds to verdict in Lucy Letby trial
18 August 2023
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child health has responded to the verdict in the Lucy Letby trial.
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Milestones magazine for members – autumn 2023
16 August 2023
In paediatrics we're fortunate to work in a diverse team; advanced practitioners provide continuity in their departments, and with their hybrid training and experience they bring a unique perspective into the needs of patients and their families. In this edition we hear from several colleagues.