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We are looking for a dynamic and entrepreneurial Trustee with experience of finance and operations to join our Board of Trustees. This offers an opportunity to influence our UK and international work at a high level.

Professor Steve Turner will be the next President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health and will succeed Dr Camilla Kingdon in spring 2024.

RCPCH is pleased to announce that Dr Alison Steele has been appointed as Treasurer to take office on 24 January 2024 when Dr Liz Marder demits on 23 of that month.

The Donald Paterson Award is granted to the best article on any subject related to paediatrics published or accepted for publication within the previous year. This year the prize has been awarded to Dr Joseph Ward. Dr Ward was nominated the winner for his research paper “Risk factors for PICU adm...

The Simon Newell Award Recognises an outstanding young medically qualified researcher in British paediatrics. Each year, with support from GOSH Charity and Sparks, we offer this prestigious award of £2,000 to one early independent researcher in paediatrics.

Interim guidance from NHS England has been stepped down, and clinicians are advised to use NICE guidance for sore throat.

RCPCH is pleased to announce Thrive Paediatrics! This programme of work will support paediatric clinicians to thrive and improve their lived experiences at work. With funding from the Dinwoodie Charitable Company for pilot schemes, this represents a substantial multi-year programme of work.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, rapid evidence in its treatment of children and young people was crucial, and Dr McArdle's research in this area became of international importance.

Each year, with support from GOSH Charity and Sparks, we offer this prestigious award of £2,000 to one early independent researcher in paediatrics. We speak with this year's winner about his research to improve the lifelong health of preterm babies, plus his tips for aspiring researchers.