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Professor Andrew Rowland has become the new Officer for Child Protection at Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

Mental health can be a challenging and sensitive topic. In this podcast, five child health professionals talk about how they are are tackling the issue through advocacy and innovation.

Our spring edition has a special focus on supporting children and young people’s mental health. A number of members look at the role of paediatricians and how they can best prepare to ensure the mental health needs of young people are met.

The National Workforce Implementation Plan has been published in response to the additional demands on the NHS workforce since the COVID-19 pandemic.

The College’s Annual General Meeting will take place as part of the College’s Annual Conference on 23 May 2023. It will receive a report on the College’s activity in the last year, the Treasurer’s report on the accounts, and a number of other pieces of business.

The nominations window for James Spence Medal, Honorary Fellowship and RCPCH Members’ Award is open for our 2024 award selection. Our 2023 winners will be announced at the RCPCH Conference in Glasgow this May.

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert (Rob) Okunnu to the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Rather than a sudden separation, Dr John Warner has eased into retirement with a number of activities that have helped him build an alternative and rewarding life.

The Scottish Budget for 2023 to 2024 was published on 15 December 2022.

In October, the Children’s Commissioner for Wales published her annual report.