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RCPCH improves diversity data collection of membership resulting in a dramatic increase in engagement

8 May 2024

Until recently, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health had a full diversity profile of about 9% of our membership. Following a data collection improvement, we now have a diversity profile of 68%.

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Looking back... and beyond the UK

2 May 2024

RCPCH has a long heritage of looking beyond the UK. In this history blog, we look at our international links over the years.

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Announcing the winner of the 2024 Michael Blacow Memorial Prize

1 May 2024

We are delighted to announce that Dr Katheryn Ferin won this year's Michael Blacow Memorial Prize for best paper presented during a plenary session at RCPCH Conference and as set by an open audience vote.

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RCPCH responds to NHS latest measures to improve working conditions for doctors

29 April 2024

NHS England has pledged to enhance choice and flexibility with rotas, while reducing payroll errors and the financial burden of course fees.

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Dr Geoffrey Hatcher obituary (1927-2024)

26 April 2024

Dr Hatcher is remembered by Professor Warren Lenney as a wonderful teacher and an astute clinician with a great sense of humour.

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Air pollution: the global health issue that's every paediatrician's problem

25 April 2024

Get to know Alice Willson, the second of three Clinical Fellows to join RCPCH as part of the Clean Air Fund Partnership. Leading on educational resources and clean air clinics Alice brings incredibly useful experience to the project through her previous out of programme experiences.

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My goals as I begin my RCPCH presidency - President's update

23 April 2024

In his first update as RCPCH President, Professor Steve Turner outlines his priorities for the College and notes recent developments in the world of child health and paediatrics, including the Cass Review, a consultation from the GMC, your opportunity to vote for College Registrar and updates to our...

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Mental health matters - for health professionals

23 April 2024

This month, Thrive Fellow Jess Morgan reflects on the stigma surrounding the mental health of NHS staff and offers advice and resources to help seeking support.

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“Wronging the ancientry” - adolescent care

22 April 2024

Dr Nick Wilkinson, RCPCH Wales Officer explores the need to invest in adolescence care and draws on his experiences of caring for young people.

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Paediatricians call for an end to unjust and dangerous smacking laws

17 April 2024

Children’s doctors in England and Northern Ireland are calling for equal protection for children and young people against physical assault, such as smacking, hitting, and slapping.