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Designing a flexible training pathway

27 November 2019

Paediatric trainees need more flexibility - from out of programme opportunities to less than full time work - argues David, VP for Training and Assessment. That benefits trainees, programme directors and, ultimately, children and families. Here he introduces the College's plans for redesigning 'run-...

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Progress curriculum - one year on: how we're responding to your feedback

19 November 2019

A year after we launched our new training curriculum, in August 2018, we asked trainees and supervisors about their experiences of it. The responses were largely positive, but identified some key improvements that we're now working on - such as updates to ePortfolio, providing more support around do...

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UK’s most vulnerable children at risk of ‘falling through gaps’ say children’s doctors

31 July 2018

The RCPCH launch the ‘CCT Class of 2016 – Where are they now?’ report, which reveals that just 9.6% of newly trained paediatricians took up a consultant post in community child health, raising concerns for child health.

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Severe obesity in ten to eleven year olds reaches record high

24 July 2018

RCPCH responds to 'shocking' new obesity statistics, published today by Public Health England (PHE).

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Focus magazine for members - summer 2018

24 July 2018

Read about the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit, RCPCH Progress - the new paediatric curriculum, standards for emergency care and much more...

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RCPCH responds to draft guidance on relationships and health education in schools

19 July 2018

Draft guidance published today by the Department of Education aims to make sure that education prepares young people for life in the modern world. Dr Max Davie, Officer for Health Promotion, responds.

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'A dismal, unfair and unsafe situation': RCPCH responds to National Children’s Bureau Report

11 July 2018

Dr Alison Steele responds to the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) new report, published today on behalf of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Children: Storing Up Trouble – A postcode lottery of children’s social care.

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Deafness in children: then and now

2 July 2018

In celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the NHS, Dr Winifred Baddoo, Chair of the British Association of Paediatricians in Audiology, has written a blog looking back over the history of confirmation of deafness in children, and the ways in which habilitation for these children, through NHS service...

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Scottish Government launches consultation document on plans for Scotland's new diet and obesity strategy

26 October 2017

Today the Scottish Government has launched its consultation document A Healthier Future - Actions and Ambitions on Diet, Activity and Healthy Weight. It sets out three broad areas where they intend to act; transforming the food environment, living healthier and more active lives, and leadership and ...

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Obesity Health Alliance analysis reveals soaring costs of obesity as junk food companies pour millions into advertising

10 October 2017

The Obesity Health Alliance, of which the RCPCH is a steering group member, have published an analysis research revealing the money spent on junk food advertising far outweighs the amount Government is able to spend on healthy eating campaigns, leading to an unbalanced environment pushing us towards...

Designing a flexible training pathway

Progress curriculum - one year on: how we're responding to your feedback

UK’s most vulnerable children at risk of ‘falling through gaps’ say children’s doctors

Severe obesity in ten to eleven year olds reaches record high

Focus magazine for members - summer 2018

RCPCH responds to draft guidance on relationships and health education in schools

'A dismal, unfair and unsafe situation': RCPCH responds to National Children’s Bureau Report

Deafness in children: then and now

Scottish Government launches consultation document on plans for Scotland's new diet and obesity strategy

Obesity Health Alliance analysis reveals soaring costs of obesity as junk food companies pour millions into advertising

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