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RCPCH responds to JRF’s hardship on primary schools and primary and community healthcare report

18 June 2024

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has published research exploring what impact rising hardship is having in classrooms and primary and community healthcare settings across Britain.

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Spot the difference - addressing social determinants in everyday management

17 June 2024

After attending the Welsh Paediatric Society spring clinical meeting, themed around social determinants of health, Dr Nick Wilkinson RCPCH Wales Officer explores what we can do to address social determinants with the patient in front of us.

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Top paediatricians and child health professionals recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours

15 June 2024

On 15 June, his Majesty the King announced his Birthday Honours List for 2024.

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Health leaders issue urgent advice as cases of whooping cough rise

7 June 2024

A joint press release from RCPCH, RCGP, RCOG and RCM.

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Member Survey 2024 – results highlights

7 June 2024

RCPCH is delighted to highlight some of the results from our recent Member Survey. Learn more about member aspirations, goals and challenges and how we will use these insights to support our members.

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Making child health a priority this Election - President’s update

7 June 2024

Steve reflects on his first ten weeks as RCPCH President, emphasises the importance of child health in the forthcoming General Election, updates us on new whooping cough resources and how you can get involved in the College's work.

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RCPCH responds to latest child and infant mortality data in England and Wales

6 June 2024

Recent ONS data shows the devastating impacts of poverty and deprivation on children's life chances.

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Our voices: My condition &... going beyond the clinical

5 June 2024

RCPCH &Us Podcasts is created by young volunteers with RCPCH &Us and focuses on the vibrancy and multi-dimensional nature of children and young people. The episode highlights the need for healthcare and education professionals to see beyond children and young people’s conditions when working with th...

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The value of green and blue spaces for wellbeing

4 June 2024

Can access to nature and fresh air improve wellness and reduce health inequalities? Dr Alice Willson reflects on her experience as RCPCH Clinical Fellow in the Clean Air Fund Partnership, and how we can imbed sustainability into our working lives.

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RCPCH Visiting Fellows share thoughts on their 2024 placements

31 May 2024

Twelve talented paediatricians and paediatric nurses from Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Nepal, India and Pakistan joined our Visiting Fellowships programme this spring. Read about their experiences - from RCPCH Conference (pictured) to the UK clinical centres where they developed and shared experti...