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'Leading the way' episode 3 - seizing opportunities as a resident doctor

17 September 2025

An opportunity that presents itself to you might be small or significant, but it's always worth noticing. In the third episode of our leadership series, Jonathan spoke with Dr Josh Hodgson, new Trainee Committee Chair, about how his journey into leadership began.

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An election? Not another one! A trainee view on the 2026 Senedd election

12 September 2025

What's clear to Sam Jeffreys, RCPCH Wales Trainee Representative, is what the next Welsh Government can do to better serve children and young people in Wales. Sam shares his experience to help develop our election manifesto and why the trainee voice matters.

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Supporting school attendance - a role for all healthcare practitioners

8 September 2025

As children and young people return to school, RCPCH has come together with the Royal College of Nursing on a briefing with our members on the role of healthcare practitioners in promoting school attendance.

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It’s back to school – President’s update

5 September 2025

Here in the UK and many parts of the world, children and young people are back at school, and the approaching autumn and winter seasons can mean things get busy for us paediatricians. The College has plenty of new resources to support your clinical and professional practice this year.

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Think measles - sharing resources for paediatricians and health professionals

5 September 2025

Measles cases are once again rising in the UK, with outbreaks confirmed in several regions, including Manchester. We’re asking paediatricians and health professionals to ‘think measles’: be alert to symptoms and use every opportunity to talk to families about vaccination.

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Paediatricians welcome the expansion of Martha’s Rule

4 September 2025

Martha’s Rule is a scheme that gives patients and their families the legal right to request an urgent second medical opinion if they feel their concerns are not being properly addressed.

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RCPCH welcomes plans to ban sale of energy drinks for under-16s

3 September 2025

The government will consult on banning the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England due to negative impacts on children's physical and mental health.

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RCPCH responds to NHS England’s 10-point plan for resident doctors

3 September 2025

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) have responded to NHS England’s publication of a 10 Point Plan to improve resident doctors’ working lives.

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Trainee voices on building safer care for children - patient safety spotlight

28 August 2025

In this blog, eight paediatricians in training and four aspiring paediatricians — from medical students to senior registrars — share their perspectives on paediatric safety, reflecting on five key areas.

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Milestones magazine for members – autumn 2025, 'Community building'

21 August 2025

In this issue, we shine a light on connections with contributions from several communities. Five international members share their experiences of the RCPCH Visiting Fellowship Scheme, while some of our senior colleagues reflect on retirement plans.