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A new academic year brings many new opportunities – President’s blog: 24 September 2021

24 September 2021

As the new school year starts, Camilla welcomes new doctors and wishes departing VP's Nick Bishop (for Science and Research) and Simon Clark (for Policy) all the very best. She announces the launch of the new RCPCH Strategy 2021-24 and reflects upon recent visits with Royalty and Parliament.

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The art of being in two places at once, the beauty of being a DGH registrar

22 September 2021

Dealing with an increased workload in never easy. Dr Katarina Stefkova gives her top ten tips on practical strategies that can help you and your team get through it. "When things get stressful, focusing on the beauty of the teamwork and job satisfaction helps to cope with it all."

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Think positively about FASD - reflections from a paediatrician

20 September 2021

Dr Patricia Jackson, a RCPCH Fellow based in Edinburgh, looks back on International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Awareness Day, which was on 9 September. She shares, from a personal perspective, information gained on how paediatricians can become more aware of and make a diagnosis of FASD.

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Our new College strategy 2021-24 - what to expect

17 September 2021

"This strategic document is really setting, if you like, guiderails for where we see the College going over this next period..." In this podcast episode, our Chief Executive, Jo Revill speaks with the College's President, Camilla Kingdon, about our strategy for the next three years.

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Our history, your future - Alex Armitage

16 September 2021

As RCPCH celebrates its 25th birthday, 25 members have shared stories about a case that stayed with them. These stories will be published throughout 2021.

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RCPCH comments on the Inequalities in Health Alliance's letter to the Prime Minister

15 September 2021

RCPCH has joined over 90 representatives of the Inequalities in Health Alliance (IHA) today in signing a letter to the Prime Minister calling for a cross-government strategy to reduce health inequalities.

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RCPCH statement in response to CMOs advice regarding offering COVID-19 vaccination to all 12-15 year olds

13 September 2021

RCPCH statement in response to the recommendation from the four UK Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) regarding offering COVID-19 vaccinations to all 12-15 year olds.

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COVID-19 vaccines for 12-15 year olds: advice from UK Chief Medical Officers - President’s blog

13 September 2021

Camilla writes to all members about the UK Chief Medical Officers’ advice to offer all 12-15 year olds in the UK the COVID-19 vaccination.

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We publish a new educational podcast about paediatric sepsis

13 September 2021

Over the past couple of years we've produced podcasts with real-world guidance on how to manage sepsis in children and young people. Clinical lead and consultant paediatrician Dr Emma Lim introduces our latest episode, published for today's World Sepsis Day, which covers the first ever sepsis guidel...

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RCPCH joins global call for emergency action to tackle climate change

6 September 2021

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) has joined calls for emergency action to limit global temperature increases, restore biodiversity, and protect health.