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RCPCH raising the profile of child poverty to demand action

4 July 2022

Child poverty is a key campaigning issue for RCPCH, and we are appalled that four million children in the UK are living below the breadline. Yet this is only set to get worse with the current rising cost of living and the widening inequalities as a result of COVID-19.

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Inspired and energised from an exceptional three day Conference - President's blog

4 July 2022

From the opening session led by young people of RCPCH &Us to insights into health inequalities and the deep impact of racism in the workforce, Camilla reflects on a wide reaching RCPCH Conference. She also highlights some future opportunities with the IPA conference and a last chance to complete our...

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Looking back, moving forward - reflections from a Chair

4 July 2022

As Dr Laura Kelly prepares to move on from her post as Chair of the Trainees Oversight Committee and Network - a period in which so much was done virtually - she considers the group's many acheivements.

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AGM 2022 results

29 June 2022

On 28 June we held our Annual General Meeting at RCPCH Conference in Liverpool. Members received reports from the Chair of Trustees, the President, Treasurer, and considered two changes to the College governing documents.

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How I used the RECIPE mnemonic as a planning tool for retirement

27 June 2022

Using her own experience, Dr Mandy Goldstein shares thoughts on how you can best plan ahead for your retirement, noting, "as medics we are also teachers, managers, financiers, mentors, disciplinarians."

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Martin House Research Centre (MHRC) Team win the RCPCH-NIHR Pier Prize 2022

26 June 2022

This team has demonstrated a commitment to working in such a way that all their research is informed by children and young people, their families and those who support them. They really lead the way in supporting innovative methods of recruitment and delivering studies.

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Dr Andrew McArdle wins the Lorber Award 2022

25 June 2022

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.

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Retire and return - the steps I took

25 June 2022

From your pension to the department your work in... Dr Helen Roper shares the steps she took in navigating the process to continue working in the NHS.

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Announcing winners of the RCPCH Members’ Award 2022

24 June 2022

We are delighted to announce this year's winners of the RCPCH Members' Award, honouring members who have done exceptional work in support of child health.

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Dr Seilesh Kadambari wins the 2022 Simon Newell Award

23 June 2022

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.