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Ban sale of energy drinks to under 16's says UK’s top children’s doctor

15 November 2018

Professor Russell Viner has today urged the Government to ban the sale of energy drinks to anyone under the age of 16, and calls for "regulation and education" to protect against the hidden dangers to health from energy drinks.

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It's taking me a bit longer to become a consultant but the things I’ve seen and experienced are completely worth it!

14 November 2018

Dr Chris Hands explains how working less than full time gave him a chance to support children's charities and help rebuild paediatric emergency care structures in Sierra Leone.

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Painful truths through comedy - a dual career in paediatrics and playwriting

13 November 2018

How can storytelling skills help in a clinical setting? Serena Haywood, a neurodevelopmental consultant in London, talks about how her two jobs complement each other, and the importance of resilience.

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Scotland eBulletin - October 2018

12 November 2018

Steve Turner, Officer for Scotland, introduces this month's newsletter for our members in Scotland. Get caught up with the latest news...

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Working in a district general hospital or developing a specialist area - paediatrics offers everything

12 November 2018

Kate Mackay, who works in paediatric emergency medicine, explains why she found a place where her skills fit in an environment that is interesting, challenging and supportive.

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RCPCH supports Action on Sugar's National Sugar Awareness Week

12 November 2018

Dr Max Davie comments on the impact excess sugar can have on children and young people.

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Shaping the future of paediatric care - introducing Paediatrics 2040

8 November 2018

We have started work on our two-year project of enquiry, which will set a vision for the future of paediatrics in the UK.

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Twenty years on: past winners of the Dr Simon Newell Early Investigator of the Year Award

8 November 2018

Established in 1999 by Sparks, this annual award recognises outstanding young medical researchers in the field of paediatrics. Now jointly funded by Sparks and GOSH Charity, it was renamed in 2017 in memory of Dr Newell and his distinguished career. With 19 winners to date, it continues his legacy o...

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Clichéd as it sounds, I’ve always managed to get on well with children

7 November 2018

Syed Taha, an ST1 (specialty training) paediatrician, explains why he was drawn to paediatrics - and reminds us all to have a genuine interest in whatever we do.

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RCPCH responds to the Government's 'prevention better than cure' announcement

5 November 2018

"We commend Government for their commitment" says Professor Russell Viner, but emphasises this will be difficult to achieve without a "significant expansion to the child health workforce".