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Paediatricians call for fund to help lower-income families attend healthcare appointments

8 August 2024

Families have reported missing paediatric appointments because of the financial cost associated with attending one, which averages at £35 per visit.

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RCPCH responds to NHS England’s implementation plan for Gender Identity Services in England

7 August 2024

The College welcomes the plans to expand services for children and young people experiencing gender dysphoria.

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Universal in spirit - President's update

6 August 2024

Steve conveys his sorrow for the events that have unfolded across the UK and highlights the universal spirit that keeps members and all our colleagues doing what we can to support children and young people, wherever they are from, and whoever they may be. There is also an update on gender identity s...

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RCPCH announces new Assistant Registrar

2 August 2024

We are delighted to announce Dr Bhanu Williams as our new Assistant Registrar, a role she will commence from 24 August 2024.

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RCPCH responds to latest ASH youth vaping data

1 August 2024

While the rates of vaping among 11-17 year olds appear to have stabilised after a period of increase they are not yet in decline.

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The delights and challenges of Progress+ on its first birthday

1 August 2024

VP for Training and Assessment, Cathryn Chadwick reflects on the first year of Progress+, our two-level training programme. Thanks to the hard work and enthusiasm of all involved, there is much to celebrate - such as new pathways for core training, an emphasis on learning and the bedding in of longi...

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RCPCH responds to major incident in Southport

30 July 2024

A knife attack occurred in Southport, North Liverpool on 29 July.

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Building belonging: it's time to embrace our differences

30 July 2024

This month, Dinwoodie RCPCH fellow, Dr Jess Morgan, continues to consider how we can build belonging in our workplaces, particularly the value of embracing our differences.

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RCPCH respond to UNICEF’s climate change report

26 July 2024

UNICEF has published a report, ‘A threat to progress: Confronting the effects of climate change on child health and well-being.’ The College responds, noting our responsibility to call for action on areas such as high greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution, food and water supplies and climate-re...

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Support for child health workforce needed after GMC says nearly 20% of paediatric trainees are at high risk of burnout

25 July 2024

Data published by the GMC on 25 July 2024 shows that paediatric trainees are reporting the third heaviest workload of all specialties for doctors in training, and that nearly 20% of trainees are at real risk of burnout.